(A) It is unlawful for any minor to possess a graffiti implement:
(1) While on public property; or
(2) While on private property without the consent of the owner of such property. Such consent must be given in advance and must authorize the person’s presence while in possession of the graffiti implement.
(B) This section shall not apply if possession of the graffiti implement is for a lawful purpose. Lawful purpose includes:
(1) While the minor is attending, or traveling to or from a school at which the person is enrolled, if the person is participating in a class at the school, in which, as a requirement of the class, they need to use the graffiti implement; and
(2) While the person is attending, or traveling to or from a place of employment at which the person is employed, if as a requirement of the employment, the person has the need to use the graffiti implement.
(C) This section is not intended to conflict with Cal. Penal Code §§ 594.1 and 594.2.
(Ord. 891 C.S., passed 11-2-11) Penalty, see § 1-2.01