§ 94-72. Findings and intent.

(a)

Each individual designated by the State of Florida, or by any other statute of any other state of the United States, or by the Government of the United States, or any agency thereof as a "convicted felon", "career offender", "sexual offender" or "sexual predator", and who is required by any such law to register in the State of Florida, as a "convicted felon", "career offender", "sexual offender" or "sexual predator" represents an increased risk of harm to the citizens of Collier County.

(b)

Protecting the citizens of Collier County from harm is enhanced by recognizing the risks that said individuals represent while residing in Collier County and providing the necessary resources to ensure the proper monitoring, tracking, registering and management of their presence.

(c)

It is the intention of this division to be regulatory in nature and nonpunitive, relating to the purpose of promoting, protecting and improving the health, safety and welfare of all the citizens of Collier County and to protect the children of Collier County and other potential victim(s) from potential victimization by registered convicted felons, career offenders, sexual offenders and sexual predators.

(Ord. No. 08-19, § 2)