Brookhaven |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 55. Child Protection Act |
Article I. Sex Offender Residency Restriction |
§ 55-6. Exemptions.
Latest version.
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In any prosecution of a violation of this article, the following may be raised by the defendant:A.The registered sex offender or registered sexual predator has established a residence or domicile within 1,000 feet of a school, park or playground before December 27, 2005; orB.A school, park or playground is newly located on or after December 27, 2005, and the registered sex offender or registered sexual predator has already established a residence or domicile within 1,000 feet from the new building which is prohibited by this legislation.C.The registered sex offender is required to reside or be domiciled at a location fixed by order of a court of competent jurisdiction, or by any federal, state or county agency having jurisdiction thereof.D.The registered sex offender or registered sexual predator is the owner of record of a residence or domicile within a distance greater than 1,000 feet and up to 1,320 feet of a school, park or playground before June 3, 2008; orE.A school, park or playground is newly located on or after June 3, 2008, and the registered sex offender or registered sexual predator is the owner of record of a residence or domicile within a distance greater than 1,000 feet and up to 1,320 feet from the newly located school, park or playground.F.More than two registered sex offenders resided in and/or occupied the same one-family dwelling before August 5, 2008.[Added 8-5-2008 by L.L. No. 16-2008, effective 8-11-2008]
Amended 6-3-2008 by L.L. No. 14-2008,
effective 6-9-2008