HF 2720

as introduced - 85th Legislature (2007 - 2008) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to public safety; prohibiting loitering near schools and places where
children congregate; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes,
chapter 609.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [609.608] LOITERING NEAR SCHOOLS.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Misdemeanor. new text end

new text begin Except as provided in subdivision 2, a person who
loiters about or near any school or public place where children attend or normally
congregate after being asked to leave by an authorized person is guilty of a misdemeanor.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Gross misdemeanor. new text end

new text begin A person required to register as a predatory offender,
in this state or another jurisdiction, who loiters about or near any school or public place
where children attend or normally congregate after being asked to leave by an authorized
person is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin (a) For the purposes of this section, the terms in this
subdivision have the meanings given them.
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new text begin (b) "Loiter" means to delay, linger, or idle about without lawful business for being
present.
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new text begin (c) "Authorized person" means a principal, a person designated by a principal to
provide school security, the chief administrative officer of a facility where children
normally congregate, or a licensed peace officer.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2008, and applies to
offenses committed on or after that date.
new text end