§ 10-549 — Graffiti implements

Sec. 10-549. - Graffiti implements.

(a) It shall be unlawful for a minor to possess any graffiti implement while on any school property, adjacent public property, or private property without the prior written consent of the owner or occupant of such private property. This subsection shall not apply to the possession of permanent broad-tipped markers and paint sticks by a minor attending or traveling to or from a school at which the minor is enrolled if the minor is participating in a class at the school that formally requires the possession of permanent broad-tipped markers and paint sticks. The burden of proof in any prosecution for violation of this subsection shall be upon the minor to establish the need to possess a permanent broad-tipped marker and paint sticks. (b) It shall be unlawful for any person to possess any graffiti implement while in or upon any public facility, building or structure owned or operated by the city or while in or within 50 feet of any underpass, bridge abutment, storm drain, or similar types of infrastructure unless otherwise authorized by the city. (c) It shall be unlawful for a parent or legal guardian of a minor to intentionally, knowingly, recklessly, or with criminal negligence allow the minor to violate this section.

(Ord. No. 06-1055, § 1, 10-18-06)