Vandalism - Graffiti Related.
Milwaukee Code of Ordinances § 110-15.5
in effect110-15.5. Vandalism - Graffiti Related.
1. PROHIBITED CONDUCT. No person may write, paint, or draw any inscription, figure, or mark of any type on any public or private building or other real or personal property owned, operated or maintained by a government entity or any agency or by any person, firm or corporation unless the express permission of the owner or operator of the property has been obtained.
2. PENALTIES. a. Any person convicted of violating this section shall forfeit not less than $500 nor more than $2,000 per violation, or upon default of payment be imprisoned for not more than 80 days, if the amount of defacement, damage or destruction to physical property is $500 or less.
b. Any person convicted of violating this section shall forfeit not less than $1,000 nor more than $2,000 per violation, or upon default of payment be imprisoned for not more than 80 days, if the amount of defacement, damage or destruction to physical property is more than $500.
Source: City of Milwaukee Legislative Reference Bureau, Milwaukee City Charter and Code of Ordinances (city.milwaukee.gov master PDFs)URL: https://city.milwaukee.gov/ImageLibrary/Groups/ccClerk/Ordinances/Volume-1/CH110.pdf#page=4Fetched: 10/26/2026