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ST. CHARLES, MO. (AP) -- Some convicted sex offenders would be banned from parks in St. Charles County under a new proposal.

Councilman Joe McCulloch's measure would ban from the eight county-operated parks those convicted of committing crimes against children. Violators would be warned the first time. After that, they could face fines of up to $500 or up to 90 days in jail.

The ordinance would allow sex offenders to attend events like family reunions, but only if they give authorities notice.

A vote is planned for the end of February.

Florissant, in St. Louis County, passed a similar measure recently.

Some legal experts say the ordinance could face constitutional challenges, depending on how broadly it is written.

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