Offenses include unlawfully applying graffiti, unlawfully possessing graffiti implement, and involve seizure, community service and parental civil liability.
A. Unlawfully Applying Graffiti.
1. No person may apply graffiti on any real or personal property of another, whether located on public or privately owned property.
2. Unlawfully applying graffiti is a civil infraction punishable by a maximum fine not to exceed $500.
B. Unlawfully Possessing Graffiti Implement.
1. No person may possess, with the intent to use in violation of division A.l. above of this section, any graffiti implement.
2. Unlawfully possessing a graffiti implement is a civil infraction punishable by a maximum fine not to exceed $250.
C. Impounding of Implements. In addition to any citation issued, a graffiti implement used or possessed in violation of this section may be immediately seized and impounded by the Police Department. The court, upon disposition of the issued citation, shall determine whether the instrument shall be returned to the defendant or deemed contraband subject to forfeiture under state law.