[Ord. of 12-16-2019]
This chapter is adopted in accordance with the provisions.
[Ord. of 12-16-2019]
This chapter applies to persons convicted of Class A, B or C
sex offenses committed against persons who had not attained 14 years
of age at the time of offense, regardless of whether the offense was
committed in the State of Maine or another jurisdiction. A person
to whom this chapter applies is referred to as a "sex offender."
[Ord. of 12-16-2019]
For a first offense only of this restriction, a sex offender shall have 25 days following the date of mailing or service as required by §
16A-7 below to move from the residence to a residence not within the areas restricted by the provisions of this chapter and by so moving avoid the fines and penalties imposed by §
16A-7 below.
[Ord. of 12-16-2019]
Any sex offender actually residing within a restricted area on the effective date of this chapter is not subject to the restrictions contained in §
16A-4 while that person continues to reside in that dwelling. Upon moving from such dwelling, the sex offender shall comply with the restrictions contained in §
16A-4.
[Ord. of 12-16-2019]
Any sex offender who, after written notice sent by regular mail
or delivered by the City about the requirements of this chapter, remains
in violation of this chapter for more than 25 days shall be subject
to an action brought by the City in district court to enforce the
requirements of this chapter.
(a) The minimum penalty for a violation of this chapter is $500 per violation.
Each day shall be considered a separate violation;
(b) If the municipality is the prevailing party, the municipality must
be awarded reasonable attorneys' fees, expert witness fees and
costs, unless the court finds that special circumstances make the
award of these fees and costs unjust; and
(c) The City shall seek injunctive relief to require compliance with
this chapter.
[Ord. of 12-16-2019]
This chapter shall take effect 10 days after the adoption by
the Old Town City Council.