NC S123

Clarifies that G.S. 14-208.16(a) restrictions on sex offenders residing within 1,000 feet of schools or child care centers apply only to registrants who did not establish residence at that location prior to August 16, 2006.

Corrects an ambiguity in the 2006 law (S.L. 2006-247) by explicitly stating that the grandfathering provision applies to those who established residence before August 16, 2006, not just those who moved in with family members who had prior residence.

Prevents registered sex offenders from legally residing within 1,000 feet of schools or child care centers by moving in with family members who established residence before the deadline, unless the offender themselves established residence before August 16, 2006.

Addresses law enforcement confusion caused by the original law's application provision being in the session law but not codified in the statute.

Effective upon becoming law on April 16, 2013.