§ 9.12.030 — Sale, purchase or possession of aerosol paint container-Persons under the age of eighteen years

9.12.030 Sale, purchase or possession of aerosol paint container-Persons under the age of eighteen years.

A. It is unlawful and an infraction for any person, firm, or corporation, except a parent or legal guardian, to sell or give or in any way furnish to another person, who is in fact under the age of eighteen (18) years, any aerosol container of paint weighing six ounces or less (net weight of contents) that is capable of defacing property without first obtaining bona fide evidence of majority and identity. For purposes of this subdivision, "bona fide evidence of majority and identity" is any document evidencing the age and identity of an individual which has been issued by a federal, state, or local government entity and includes, but is not limited to, a motor vehicle operator's license, a registration certificate issued under the Federal Selective Service Act, or an identification card issued to a member of the armed forces. B. It is unlawful and an infraction for any person under the age of eighteen (18) years to purchase an aerosol container of paint weighing six ounces or less (net weight of contents) that is capable of defacing property. C. It is unlawful and an infraction for any person under the age of eighteen (18) years to possess an aerosol container of paint weighing six ounces or less (net weight of contents) for the purpose of defacing property while on any public highway, street, alley, or way, or other public place, regardless of whether that person is or is not in any automobile, vehicle, or other conveyance. (Prior code § 24.01.005)