Cite as: 57 CNCA § 16

A. It is unlawful for any person required to register pursuant to the Cherokee Nation Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act to work with or provide services to children or to work on school premises. Violation of this section shall be a crime punishable by imprisonment up to one (1) year or a fine not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) or by both such fine and imprisonment.

B. It is unlawful for any person or business which contracts for work to be performed on school premises to knowingly and willfully allow any employee who is required to be registered pursuant to the Cherokee Nation Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act to work with children or to work on school premises. Upon conviction for any violation of the provisions of this subsection, the violator shall be punished by a fine not to exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00). In addition, the violator may be liable for civil damages.

C. A person or business who offers or provides services shall ensure compliance with subsection (B) of this section,

D. It is unlawful for any law enforcement agency to employ any person as a peace officer or criminal investigator who has received a conviction for any offense requiring the individual to register as a sex offender pursuant to this act. The Marshal Service shall notify the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET) if any peace officer, private investigator, or security guard, is CLEET-certified and receives a conviction for a crime enumerated in 57 CNCA § 4 occurring within Cherokee Nation Indian Country. Any violator of this section shall be subject to a civil fine of no more than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00).

Historical Data

LA 22–08, eff. October 15, 2008. Amended LA 08–12, eff. March 23, 2012.