O-2010-3308 Regulation of Sex Offender residency

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described herein. A map generally depicting the prohibited areas is attached to this ordinance for representation purposes. The City shall review the map at least annually for changes, and it will be available at the La Porte Police Department. (c) Nothing in this ordinance shall be interpreted to modify or reduce the State's child safety zone ban. (d) Neither allegation nor evidence of a culpable mental state is required for the proof of an offense defined in this Article. Sec. 42-105. Affirmative Defenses. It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this article that any of the following conditions apply: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) a 7) The person established the permanent or temporary residence has complied with all the sex offender registration laws of the State of Texas, prior to the date of the adoption of this ordinance. The person was a minor when he/she committed the offense and was not convicted as an adult. The person is a minor. The premises where children commonly gather, as specified herein, within 1000 feet of the person's permanent or temporary residence was opened after the person established the permanent or temporary residence was opened after the person established the permanent or temporary residence and complied with all sex offender registration laws of the State of Texas. The person proves that the information on the Database is incorrect and that, if corrected, this chapter would not apply to the person. The person is under an order of a court of competent jurisdiction in the State of Texas or of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Parole Board instructing the person to reside at a location within 1000 feet of any premises where children commonly gather. Sec. 42-106. Penalty for violation of this Article. Ani—Persen, as the term "Persen" is -defined in the Texasr-P�� Eek^ Fahy, zT; ;;#p, +�—Artiele-and upen— envir-tien J the