As used in this Chapter of the Codified Ordinances:
(a) "Aerosol paint container" means any container that is adapted or made for the purpose of applying aerosolized paint, or any other aerosolized substance capable of defacing property.
(b) "Broad tipped marker" means any marker or similar implement that contains ink and has a flat or angled writing surface that, at its broadest width, exceeds one-eight inch.
(c) "Etching cream" any caustic cream, gel, liquid, or solution capable, by means of a chemical action, of defacing, damaging, or destroying hard surfaces in a manner similar to acid.
(d) "Graffiti" means any inscription, word, figure, design, painting, writing, drawing or carving that is marked, etched, scratched, drawn, painted or otherwise applied to property without the prior authorization of the owner of the property regardless of the content or nature of the material used.
(e) "Graffiti implement" means an aerosol paint container, a broad-tipped marker, gummed label, paint stick or graffiti stick.
(f) "Minor" means a person under the age of eighteen.
(g) "Owner" means the person listed on the Montgomery County Auditor's and Montgomery County Recorder's records for the City of Trotwood as the owner of property.
(h) "Paint stick or graffiti stick" means any device containing a solid or liquid form of paint, chalk, wax, epoxy, or other similar substance that leaves a visible mark upon application to a surface.
(i) "Property" means any real or personal property, including but not limited to any portion of any premises, structure, house, building, fence or vehicle.
(Ord. 5-10. Passed 5-17-10.)