A. Furnishing 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 eighteen (18) years without the written consent of the parents or guardian of the person.
B. Signage Required: Every person who operates a retail commercial establishment selling graffiti implements shall:
1. Place a sign in clear public view at or near the display of such products stating:
Graffiti is against the law. Any person who defaces real or personal property with paint or any other liquid or device is guilty of a crime punishable by imprisonment of up to sixty (60) days and/or a fine of up to one thousand dollars ($1,000).
2. Place a sign in the direct view of such persons responsible for accepting customer payment for graffiti implements stating:
Selling spray paint, paint sticks or broad tipped markers to persons under 18 years of age is against the law and punishable by a fine of up to one thousand dollars ($1,000).
(Ord. 645, 6-14-2005)
C. 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. (Ord. 682, 6-24-2008)