[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of Colwyn as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Curfew — See Ch. 50.
Fireworks — See Ch. 67.
Nuisances — See Ch. 93.
[Adopted 5-11-1996 by Ord. No. 496]
A. 
Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
ETCHING EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS
Any tool, device, equipment or substance that can be used to make permanent marks on metal, glass, plastic, concrete or stone.
INDELIBLE MARKER
Any marker contacting a fluid which is not water soluble and which has a point, brush, applicator or other writing surface of 3/8 of an inch or greater.
MINOR
A person who is under 18 years of age.
B. 
Prohibited conduct.
(1) 
No person shall possess a spray paint container, liquid paint or indelible marker on the property of another or in any public building or upon any public facility unless the owner, manager or other person having control of the property, building or facility consented to the presence of the paint or marker.
(2) 
No person shall possess a spray paint container, liquid paint, indelible marker or etching equipment or materials on any public right-of-way, including, without limitation, any street or sidewalk, with intent to use the same to deface any building, structure or property.
(3) 
No minor shall possess any spray paint container or indelible marker, except:
(a) 
A minor may possess spray paint containers or indelible markers while under the immediate supervision of his or her parent, legal guardian or teacher.
(b) 
A minor employee may possess spray paint containers or indelible markers at the directions and under the supervision of his or her employer.
(4) 
No person shall aid, assist or abet a minor in obtaining spray paint cans or indelible markers in violation of § 116-1B(3).
Any person who violates any provision of this article or any provision of any rule or regulation adopted by the Borough Council pursuant to authority granted by this article, shall be subject to a fine of $600.
The provisions of this article shall be severable, and if any of the provisions hereof shall be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this article shall remain in effect.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances conflicting with any of the provisions of this article are hereby repealed insofar as the same affects this article.
This article shall become effective immediately.