AEROSOL PAINT CONTAINER: Any aerosol container that is adapted or made for the purpose of applying spray paint or other substances capable of defacing property.
BROAD TIPPED MARKER: Any felt tip indelible marker or similar implement with a flat or angled writing surface that, at its broadest width, is greater than one-fourth inch (1/4"), containing ink or other pigmented liquid that is non-water soluble, and which does not constitute a "permanent broad tipped marker" under this section.
ETCHING EQUIPMENT: Any tool, device, or substance that can be used to make permanent marks on any natural or manmade surface including, but not limited to, a masonry or glass drill bit, carbide drill bit, glass cutter, grinding stone, awl, carbide scribe, acid etching solutions, or other etching tool or device capable of scarring any surface.
GRAFFITI: Any writing, printing, marks, signs, symbols, figures, designs, inscriptions or other drawings which are marked, scratched, etched, scrawled, painted, drawn or otherwise placed on any exterior surface of a building, wall, fence, sidewalk, curb or other permanent structure on public or private property and which have the effect of defacing the property.
GRAFFITI IMPLEMENT OR PARAPHERNALIA: Any aerosol paint container, broad tipped marker, permanent broad tipped marker, gum label, paint stick or graffiti stick, etching equipment, or any other device capable of scarring or leaving a visible mark on any natural or manmade surface, or any paper, design, scrapbook or drawings illustrating graffiti marks or signs.
GUM LABEL: Any sheet of paper, fabric, plastic or other substance with an adhesive backing, including any type of sticker, which, when placed upon a surface, is not easily removed.
LEGAL GUARDIAN: Any person appointed as a guardian or given custody of a minor by a circuit court of this state or similar court in any other state, but does not include a person appointed as a guardian or given custody of a minor under the Illinois juvenile court act.
MINOR: Any natural person who has not yet attained eighteen (18) years of age.
PAINT STICK OR GRAFFITI STICK: Any device containing a solid, non-water soluble form of paint, chalk, wax, epoxy, or other similar non-water soluble substance capable of being applied to a surface by pressure and leaving a mark of at least one-eighth inch (1/8") in width.
PARENT: The lawful father or mother of an unemancipated minor, whether by birth or adoption.
PERMANENT BROAD TIPPED MARKER: Any felt tip indelible marker or similar implement with a flat or angled writing surface that, at its broadest width, is one-fourth inch (1/4") or greater, containing ink or other pigmented liquid that is non-water soluble, and which is labeled, advertised, marketed or identified as being permanent in nature or otherwise as being difficult to remove.
PERSON: Any individual, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company, organization, receiver, trustee, or any other legal entity of any kind, the state of Illinois, or any governmental unit.
PROPERTY: Any real estate, including any improvements thereon, and any tangible personalty.
RETAIL COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT: Any business enterprise, including any partnership, association, corporation, company, organization, or other legal entity, which offers for sale or trade aerosol paint containers, broad tipped markers, gum labels, paint sticks or graffiti sticks, etching equipment, or any other graffiti implements or paraphernalia. (Ord. 2011-23, 8-1-2011)