I’m still trying to figure this out, too. I can’t determine if a violation of 18 USC 2252A i(possession of CP) is a qualifying offense for the purposes of this new Florida law. No longer under supervision. Can’t determine what every place qualifies as a location where children congregate. Don’t know if this means dog parks, Chic-fil-A, a public beach, my community swimming pool at my condo, etc. I don’t ever talk to obvious kids, but can’t always determine if a person is say 15-17 years old.

I am in Leon county as well, and I’m afraid to leave the country because I don’t know what other rules are outside the county… I tread lightly when I do leave the county

I live in Leon county. Leon county follows state law and doesn’t have local ordinances. I’m also not on supervision and I’m under the 2004 rule, maybe others I’m not aware of and I wasn’t aware of the 2004 rule until I called a bunch of attorneys. An FAC attorney told me about it. Unfortunately, I do not remember his name. However, if I travel to another county, I’m subject to their ordinances, such as Brevard county and their draconian proximity ordinance. There is no consistency and no way for me to know what some random county’s arbitrary and capricious ordinances are. They use your phone and license plates to track you, so it could be a month after your visit before you get a knock at the door at 3:00 a.m.

Yes but florida says otherwise now stacking rules laws

What has always bothered me is that in my case the judge said that I had no prohibitions as to where I can live (I live near a high school, no prohibitions on who I can be around including those 18 and under, no prohibitions on how many days I can be out of state, yet I had to register. Obviously the judge didn’t think that I was a danger to the community.

We are trying to understand how Florida’s registry restrictions apply when children are nearby, including what it means to talk to someone under 18, especially where state law overlaps with county ordinances.

The phrase “where children were congregating” appears in the state’s 500-foot loitering and prowling provision. Being within 500 feet, by itself, does not establish that offense. A separate provision restricts knowing contact or communication with minors at parks, playgrounds, and public swimming pools for people with specified qualifying convictions. It no longer requires sexual content or intent, but includes a family or household member exception. It is not a statewide prohibition on every conversation with a minor everywhere.

FAC reached out to every county seeking clarification. Most either referred to officer discretion, could not provide a clear answer, or did not respond. Can anyone share a written county policy or a practical example explaining how these rules are applied?

People should not have to guess whether an ordinary conversation could put their freedom at risk. Our community deserves clear, consistent answers.