§ 16-132. Sexual predators residency requirements.

(a)

It is unlawful for any person who is required by state law to register as a sexual predator to reside within two thousand five hundred (2,500) feet of any school, public library, day care center, park, playground, or other place where children regularly congregate. The provisions of this section shall not apply to school bus stops.

(b)

A person residing within two thousand five hundred (2,500) feet of any school, public library, day care center, park, playground, or other place where children regularly congregate does not commit a violation of this section, provided that the sexual predator is in full compliance with probation, parole, or conditional release and does not commit another sexual offense, and was in compliance with the residency restrictions prior to December 1, 2005, if any of the following apply:

(1)

The person established the permanent residence prior to December 1, 2005.

(2)

The person was a minor when he/she committed the offense and was not convicted as an adult.

(3)

The person is a minor.

(4)

The school, public library or day care center within two thousand five hundred (2,500) feet of the person's permanent residence was opened after the person established the permanent residence.

(c)

A person who violates subsection (a) shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by law.

(Ord. No. 2006-1, § 2, 1-10-06; Ord. No. 2006-32, § 1, 10-10-06)