It is declared that the protection and preservation of the home is the
keystone of democratic government; that the public health, welfare and the
good order of the community require that members of the community enjoy in
their homes and dwellings a feeling of well-being, tranquillity and privacy,
and when absent from their homes and dwellings, carry with them the sense
of security inherent in the assurance that they may return to the enjoyment
of their homes and dwellings; that the practice of picketing before or about
residences and dwellings causes emotional disturbance and distress to the
occupants; that such practice has as its object the harassing of such occupants;
and without resort to such practice full opportunity exists, and under terms
and provisions of this chapter will continue to exist for the exercise of
freedom of speech and other constitutional rights; and that the provisions
hereinafter enacted are necessary for the public interest to avoid the detrimental
results herein set forth.
It is unlawful for any person to engage in picketing before or about
the residence or dwelling of any individual in the Village of Hamburg.
Any person committing an offense against any of the provisions of this
chapter shall be guilty of a violation and, upon conviction thereof, shall
be punishable by a maximum fine of $250 or by a term of imprisonment of not
more than 15 days, or both.