West Palm Beach |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 54. OFFENSES |
Article XII. SEXUAL OFFENDER AND SEXUAL PREDATOR RESIDENCE PROHIBITION |
§ 54-368. Temporary emergency shelter; sexual predators and offenders notification requirements.
(a)
Any person who is required by Florida law to register with law enforcement as a sexual predator or sexual offender and who utilizes or intends to utilize a temporary shelter provided by any public or private entity and established as a result of any emergency or incident or threatened emergency or incident shall, immediately upon entering the shelter, notify the individual or individuals operating the shelter that he or she is a registered sexual predator or sexual offender. The sexual predator or sexual offender shall be assigned to a temporary shelter specifically designated for use by sexual predators and sexual offenders.
(b)
The police chief may designate a public building or a jail or other correctional facility, within his or her authority, as a temporary shelter to be utilized by sexual predators and sexual offenders.
(Ord. No. 4159-08, § 2, 7-28-2008)