GA- Halloween warning for registered sex offenders

Given that Georgia has no laws covering Halloween restrictions, what can be the authority for these rules? I guess it could be these rules ONLY pertain to folks on parole or probation, but the article fails to mention this. Then it could be local law enforcement trying to make themselves look good to the public even though they have no authority for such actions, your guess is as good as mine. Constitutions require laws before restricting rights of citizens! I wonder how many police will be diverted from protecting children from the normal Halloween hazards, bad drivers etc., to watching RSO homes?

10-20-2008 Georgia:

CLARKESVILLE - Registered sex offenders are being given fair warning by Habersham County Sheriff DeRay Fincher: stay away from kids on Halloween.

Of course, registered sex offenders are supposed to do that anyway. But, Sheriff Fincher warns they should go the extra mile and has posted a set of rules he expects each of them in Habersham County to observe between 5:00 and 10:00 Halloween night. And, he says, his department will be monitoring the movement of registered sex offenders in the county during those hours.

Sheriff Fincher says any registered sex offender caught violating any of the rules will be arrested.

Fincher says sex offenders cannot accompany children while they trick-or-treat; participate in Halloween activities, including trick-or-treating; wear a costume; decorate the home; open the door to trick-or-treaters; pass out candy to children; or attend any party where children are gathered.

He says they must stick close to the phone, because officers will be calling throughout the night.

"Sheriff's deputies will be out in force checking on sex offenders to ensure that they follow these rules," Fincher added. "Deputies will also make unannounced home visits and routine checks on Halloween night.

Sheriff DeRay Fincher says there will be "zero tolerance" on Halloween for any sex offender who "violates the rules." ..News Source.. by Ken Stanford Editor