§ 23.065 — SCRATCHITI

23.065 - SCRATCHITI.

(1) Definitions. In this section: (a) "Intentionally" shall mean that the actor either has a purpose to do the thing or cause the result specified, or is aware that their conduct is practically certain to cause that result. In addition, the actor must have knowledge of those facts that are necessary to make their conduct unlawful and which are set forth after the word "intentionally." (b) "Scratchiti" shall mean any writings, printings, marks, signs, symbols, figures, designs, inscriptions, or other drawings that are etched, carved, scratched, or engraved on any surface of a building, wall, fence, sidewalk, curb, window or other structure on public or private property that has the effect of defacing the property, but shall not include "graffiti" as defined in Section 23.06. (c) "Etching acid" shall mean any liquid, cream, paste or similar chemical substance that can be used to etch, draw, carve, sketch, engrave or otherwise alter, change or impair the physical integrity of glass, metal or other hard surface. (2) It shall be unlawful for any person to intentionally place scratchiti or etching acid on or into any surface located on public or private property without the consent of the owner of the property. (3) Any person who shall violate Subsection (2) shall be subject to a forfeiture of not less than two hundred dollars ($200) nor more than two thousand dollars ($2,000).

(Cr. by ORD-06-00032, 4-7-06)