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Township of Jackson, NJ
Ocean County
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[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee (now Council) of the Township of Jackson 6-13-2005 by Ord. No. 26-05 (Ch. 53 of the 1972 Code). Amendments noted where applicable.]
A. 
No person over the age of 18 who has been convicted of a violation of any crime against a minor as listed in N.J.S.A. 2C:7-2 and who, as a result of said conviction, is required to register with the proper authorities pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:7-1 et seq., Registration and Notification of Release of Certain Offenders, shall be permitted to reside or live within 2,500 feet of any school, park, playground or day-care center in Jackson Township.
B. 
A person who resides or lives within 2,500 feet of any school, park, playground or day-care center in the Township of Jackson shall have 60 days from receipt of written notice of the prohibition set forth herein to move. Failure to move to a location which is in compliance with this section within that time period shall constitute a violation of this section.
C. 
This section shall not apply to a person who has established a residence prior to June 15, 2005.
D. 
Any violation of this section shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding $1,250; imprisonment for a term not exceeding 90 days; a period of community service not exceeding 90 days.
E. 
The prohibitions set forth in Subsections A and B herein shall also restrict registered sex offenders from residing or living within 2,500 feet of any amusement park, roller rink and movie theater in Jackson Township.
[Added 7-25-2005 by Ord. No. 31-05]