[Amended 12-5-2006 by L.L. No. 64-2006]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
AMUSEMENT PARK
A commercially owned permanent enterprise which is open to
the public without an admission fee and is equipped with recreational
devices such as a merry-go-round, Ferris wheel, or roller coaster.
This definition shall not include traveling fairs that move attractions
and recreational devices to more than one location throughout the
calendar year, nor shall it include retail establishments or restaurants
with an interior or attached playground or small coin-operated children's
rides.
[Added 2-1-2011 by L.L. No. 14-2011]
DAY-CARE CENTER
Any program or facility caring for children for more than
three hours per day per child, as those terms are defined in § 390
of the New York Social Services Law.
HOUSING ACCOMMODATION
Any building, structure, or portion thereof which is used
or occupied or is intended, arranged or designed to be used or occupied
as the home, residence or sleeping place of one or more human beings.
LOITER
To remain in a certain place for no apparent reason or purpose.
PLAYGROUND
Any public land designated for recreational or athletic purposes
by any school district, library district, or by the County of Suffolk
or any town or village located wholly within the County of Suffolk.
PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL
A swimming pool operated by the County of Suffolk or any
town or village located within the County of Suffolk for the use of
the general public, with or without charge.
REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER
Any person who has been convicted of an offense and is registered
with the State Division of Criminal Justice Services pursuant to the
provisions of Article 6-C of the New York Correction Law.
SCHOOL
Any institution, building or structure used for teaching
children or imparting an education.
SHELTER
Any residential facility providing temporary housing, for
which such temporary use and occupancy of the housing facilities the
owner or primary tenant of the property receives compensation, either
directly from the temporary occupant or through reimbursement from
a third party on behalf of such temporary occupant, or both.
VIDEO ARCADE
Any premises where 10 or more video game machines or devices
are operated.
VIDEO GAME MACHINE
Any mechanical amusement device, which is characterized by
the use of a cathode ray tube display and which, upon the insertion
of a coin, slug, or token in any slot or receptacle attached to or
connected to the machine, may be operated for use as a game, contest
or amusement.
YOUTH CENTER
Any public or private facility that is primarily used to
host recreational or social activities for minors.
A registered sex offender who violates the provisions of this
article shall be guilty of an unclassified misdemeanor punishable
by no more than one year in jail.
This article shall apply to all actions occurring on or after
the effective date of this article.
This article shall be null and void on the day that statewide
or federal legislation goes into effect, incorporating either the
same or substantially similar provisions as are contained in this
article, or in the event that a pertinent state or federal administrative
agency issues and promulgates regulations preempting such action by
the County of Suffolk. The County Legislature may determine via mere
resolution whether or not identical or substantially similar statewide
legislation has been enacted, for the purpose of triggering the provisions
of this section.
[Added 12-5-2006 by L.L. No. 64-2006]
It shall be unlawful for any sex offender who has been given
a Level 2 or Level 3 designation, pursuant to the New York Sex Offender
Registration Act, to loiter within 100 feet of any playground, day-care
center, public swimming pool, video arcade or youth center.
A Level 2 or Level 3 sex offender who violates the provisions
of this article shall be guilty of an unclassified misdemeanor punishable
by no more than one year in jail.