As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
GRAFFITI
Any writing, drawing, marking, symbol, inscription, carving, or the
ink placed upon any real or personal property, whether private or public property,
by using paint, markers, chalk, dyes, or any other substance or method which
defaces, obliterates, covers, alters, damages, marks or destroys public or
private property, without the consent or authorization of the owner of the
property, or on any exposed surface on public or private property; however,
it shall not include the occasional and temporary marking on public streets
or sidewalks with chalk for traditional children's games.
INDELIBLE MARKER
Any felt-tip marker, china markers or similar devices that contain
a fluid which is not water soluble and which has a flat or angled writing
surface 1/2 inch or greater.
MINOR
Any person under the age of 18 years.
SPRAY PAINT CONTAINER
Any container or other device containing paint or other pigmented
substance, which is intended to expel the paint or pigment without the aid
of additional devices or substances, and includes an aerosol spray paint as
it is commonly known.
WIDE FELT-TIP MARKERS
A marking pen or instrument of which the surface used for writing
or marking purposes is equal to or greater than 1/8 of an inch.
It is the express intent of this chapter to impress upon the general
public the necessity of removing graffiti from any and all buildings as not
only does it devalue the property, but it devalues the City of Hackensack
as a whole.
If, at the time of the offense charged, any person apprehended for a
violation of this chapter shall be under the age of 18 years, the Bergen County
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court shall have exclusive jurisdiction of
the trial of such infant or infants, and such infant or infants shall be surrendered
to that Court, and the case, including all papers, reports, and process thereto,
shall be transferred to said Court as provided for by N.J.S.A. 2C:4-11.