For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section.
AEROSOL PAINT CONTAINER. Any aerosol container, regardless of the material from which it is made, used for the purpose of spraying paint or other substance capable of defacing property.
FELT TIP MARKER. Any indelible marker or similar implement with a tip which, at its broadest width, is greater than one-eighth inch containing an ink that is not water-soluble.
GRAFFITI. Defined as, but not limited to, any unauthorized inscription, work, figure or design that is marked, etched, scratched, drawn or painted on any surface.
GRAFFITI IMPLEMENT. Defined as, but not limited to, aerosol containers of paint, any felt-tip marker, any paint stick, or any other item used to mark, etch, scratch, draw, or paint any unauthorized inscription, work, figure or design.
MINOR. A person under 18 years of age.
PAINT STICK. A device containing a solid form of paint, chalk, epoxy, or other similar substance, capable of being applied to a surface by pressure, and upon application, leaving a mark at least one-eighth of an inch in width, visible from a distance of 20 feet, and not water-soluble.
(1995 Code, § 6.52.020) (Ord. 05-1975, passed 8-16-2005)