(A) Furnishings to minors prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person other than a parent or legal guardian to sell, exchange, give, loan or otherwise furnish or cause or permit to be exchanged, given, loaned or otherwise furnished any aerosol paint container, broad-tipped marker or paint stick to any person under the age of 18 years without the written consent of the parents or guardian of the person.
(B) Display and storage.
(1) Every person who owns, conducts, operates or manages a retail commercial establishment selling aerosol paint containers, paint sticks or broad-tipped markers shall store the containers, sticks or markers in an area continuously observable through direct visual observation or surveillance equipment by employees of the retail establishment during the regular course of business.
(2) In the event that a commercial retail establishment is unable to store the aerosol paint containers, paint sticks or broad-tipped markers in an area as provided above, the establishment shall store the containers, sticks and markers in an area not accessible to the public in the regular course of business without employee assistance.
(C) Signage required. Every person who operates a retail commercial establishment selling graffiti implements shall place a sign in clear public view at or near the display of the products stating:
"Graffiti is against the law. Any person using defaces, real or personal property with paint or any other liquid or device is guilty of a crime punishable by a fine not less than $100"
(Ord. 04-862, passed 11-23-2004)