9.40.040 Sale or transfer of graffiti implements – Furnishing to minors prohibited.
A. No person may sell, give, loan, or otherwise make available any aerosol paint container or broad-tipped marker to a minor unless that minor is accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at the time of purchase or transfer.
B. No minor may furnish fraudulent identification of majority age at the time of purchase or transfer of any graffiti implement.
C. Every person who operates a commercial retail establishment that sells aerosol paint containers and/or broad-tipped markers must:
1. Place a sign that is at least 15 square inches in size at or near the display of such products stating: “The City of Maricopa is designated as a Graffiti-Free City. Graffiti is against the law. Any person who defaces property with paint, markers, or any other liquid or marking device is guilty of a crime punishable by up to six (6) months’ imprisonment and/or fines up to $2,500” or words to that effect.
2. Place a sign that is at least 15 square inches in size in view of persons accepting customer payment for graffiti implements stating: “The City of Maricopa is designated as a Graffiti-Free City. Graffiti is against the law. Selling aerosol paint containers or broad-tipped markers to persons under the age of 18 is a civil offense and punishable by a fine of not less than $250 and not more than $1,000” or words to that effect.
D. A person who violates any provision of this section is subject to a civil sanction of not less than two-hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) and not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00). [Ord. 10-03 § 1; Res. 10-13 § 1; Code 2004 § 19-12.]