[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Amherst 2-27-1989 by L.L. No.
3-1989. Amendments noted where applicable.]
It is declared that the protection and preservation of the home
is the keystone of democratic government; that the public health,
welfare and the good order of the community require that members of
the community enjoy in their homes and dwellings a feeling of well-being,
tranquility, and privacy, and when absent from their homes and dwellings,
carry with them the sense of security inherent in the assurance that
they may return to the enjoyment of their homes and dwellings; that
the practice of picketing before or about residences and dwellings
causes emotional disturbance and distress to the occupants; that such
practice has as its object the harassing of such occupants; and without
resort to such practice full opportunity exists, and under terms and
provisions of this chapter will continue to exist for the exercise
of freedom of speech and other constitutional rights; and that the
provisions hereinafter enacted are necessary for the public interest
to avoid the detrimental results herein set forth.
It is unlawful for any person to engage in picketing before
or about the residence or dwelling of any individual in the Town of
Amherst.
Any person violating the provisions of this chapter shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punishable by a fine not in excess
of $500 or by imprisonment for not more than 60 days, or both.
This chapter shall take effect immediately.
