This chapter shall be known as the "Graffiti Prevention Act
of 2009."
Within Dutchess County, the sale of aerosol paint cans to persons
under 18 years of age should be prohibited; and persons engaged in
the retail sale of such aerosol paint cans should be restricted; and
persons engaged in the retail sale of such aerosol paint cans should
be required to take reasonable steps to prevent the theft of such
paint cans or the sale thereof to persons under 18 years of age.
For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have
the meanings indicated:
DEFACE
To mar the face or surface or disfigure, injure or spoil
the appearance of public or private property.
GRAFFITI
An inscription, figure, mark or design which is written,
scratched, painted or drawn on a wall, building, monument, statue,
rock or any surface of real or personal property with the intent to
deface said property without the express written authorization of
the property owner.
No person shall sell or offer to sell an aerosol spray paint
can to any person under 18 years of age.
This chapter shall take effect January 1, 2010.