§ 14-77. Temporary emergency shelters.

Any person who is required by Florida law to register 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.

(1)

The county may designate a public building or a jail or other correctional facility as a temporary shelter to be utilized by sexual predators and sexual offenders.

(2)

The sheriff shall assign law enforcement personnel to be present at the temporary shelter.

(3)

Failure of a sexual predator or sexual offender to make notification as required in section shall constitute a violation of this article punishable as provided herein.

(Ord. No. 05-28, § 7, 8-15-05)