(A) For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER. An individual who is registered by any state or federal agency as a sex offender and whose name is published on any state or federal registered sex offender listing, including, but not limited to the sex offender registry established in G.S. Chapter 14, Art. 27A.
TOWN OF SPENCER PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS. Any town-owned, leased, operated or maintained land which is designated by the town as a park or recreation facility.
(B) No registered sex offender shall enter into or upon any town parks and recreation areas operated by the town, except for when such facilities are open for duly called public meetings and for voting. Otherwise, each entry into such areas, regardless of the time period between such entries, shall constitute a separate offense under this section.
(C) Anyone who is found in violation of this section he or she shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor punishable by up to 20 days in jail as set forth in G.S. § 5A-1340.23(c), and shall be fined not more than $500 per offense as set forth in § 14-4(a).
(D) The Town Manager or his or her designee shall post this regulation at the main entrance of each park within 30 days of passage of this section.
(Ord. 07-08, passed 10-9-07)