A. Definitions: As used in this section, the phrase "toxic vapors" means and includes any substance containing one or more of the following chemical compounds or the vapors of products containing such compounds:
Acetone;
Amyl acetate;
Benzol or benzene;
Butyl acetate;
Butyl alcohol;
Carbon tetrachloride;
Chloroform;
Cyclohexane;
Ethanol or ethyl alcohol;
Ethyl acetate;
Hexane;
Isopropanol or isopropyl alcohol;
Isopropyl acetate;
Methyl "cellosolve" acetate;
Methyl ethyl ketone;
Methyl isobutyl ketone;
Toluol or toluene;
Trichloroethylene;
Triorthoscresyl phosphate;
Xylol or xylene; or
Any other solvent, material, substance, chemical, or combination thereof having the property of releasing toxic vapors.
B. Prohibitions:
1. Use Or Possession: It shall be unlawful for any person to intentionally smell or inhale the fumes of toxic vapors or to induce any other person to do so, or to possess toxic vapors, for the purpose of causing a condition of or inducing symptoms of intoxication, elation, euphoria, dizziness, excitement, irrational behavior, exhilaration, paralysis, stupefaction, or dulling of the senses of the nervous system, or for the purpose of, in any manner, changing, distorting, or disturbing the auditory, visual or mental processes.
2. Purchase By Minor: No person under eighteen (18) years of age shall purchase or attempt to purchase any container or object containing a toxic vapor.
3. Under The Influence: It shall be unlawful for any person to be intentionally under the influence of any toxic vapors.
C. Seizure From Person Under Age Of Eighteen Years: Any container or object containing a toxic vapor, or which has contained a toxic vapor, found to be in the possession of a person under the age of eighteen (18) years, used for an unlawful purpose as defined in this section, shall be subject to immediate seizure by any law enforcement officer.
D. Violation; Penalty: Any person who violates this section shall be guilty of a class A violation.
E. Exception: This section shall not apply to the inhalation of anesthesia for medical or dental purposes. (Ord. 1026, 4-16-2001)