A new law allows municipalities to prohibit sex offenders from coming within 750 feet of such property. Officials in Madawaska had argued that state law only allowed municipalities to ban such individuals who come near property leased to nonprofits.
Maine Lets Towns Ban Sex Offenders From Parks and Recreation
Maine towns will be able to ban sex offenders from any state or municipal park, athletic field or recreational facility serving children.
Maine towns will be able to ban sex offenders from any state or municipal park, athletic field or recreational facility serving children.
A new law allows municipalities to prohibit sex offenders from coming within 750 feet of such property. Officials in Madawaska had argued that state law only allowed municipalities to ban such individuals who come near property leased to nonprofits.
A new law allows municipalities to prohibit sex offenders from coming within 750 feet of such property. Officials in Madawaska had argued that state law only allowed municipalities to ban such individuals who come near property leased to nonprofits.