The court, in imposing a sentence on a defendant who has
been found guilty of an offense involving fraud or other intentionally deceptive
practices, may order, in addition to the sentence that is imposed pursuant to
the provisions of section 3551, that the defendant give reasonable notice and
explanation of the conviction, in such form as the court may approve, to the
victims of the offense. The notice may be ordered to be given by mail, by
advertising in designated areas or through designated media, or by other
appropriate means. In determining whether to require the defendant to give such
notice, the court shall consider the factors set forth in section 3553 (a) to
the extent that they are applicable and shall consider the cost involved in
giving the notice as it relates to the loss caused by the offense, and shall not
require the defendant to bear the costs of notice in excess of $20,000.