The use of broad-tipped pens, paint spray cans, pencils, pens, crayons
or other marking devices to write graffiti, verbal or otherwise, on the walls
or other available spaces on public or private buildings, vehicles, areas
or facilities causes a serious defacement of such buildings, vehicles and
areas, public and private, and contributes to the deterioration of property
values, as well as offending the public's right, public and private,
not to have unsightly and unlawful graffiti on, with defacement of, public
and private property, and it constitutes a deleterious practice contrary to
the public health and welfare. In addition, such contempt for the property
rights of private citizens, as well as public facilities, contributes to the
erosion of law and order and contributes to the deterioration and quality
of life of the community and must be opposed and punished.
No person shall write, print or place, with ink, paint, chalk or other
substances, graffiti on the real or personal property of another, whether
said personal or real property be publicly or privately owned, unless the
owner of said property shall have, prior to the writing, printing or placing
of graffiti, specifically consented to the same.
It shall be unlawful for any parent, legal guardian or other person
having custody and care of any minor child under the age of 18 years to assist,
aid, abet, allow, permit or encourage said minor to violate the provisions
of this chapter, as defined herein, either by words, overt act, by failing
to act or by lack of supervision and control over said minor child.
Any minor child under the age of 18 years apprehended for the violation of this chapter shall be brought before a Judge of the Monmouth County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, and the parent, legal guardian or other person having care and custody of said minor who may have violated §
189-3 herein above shall be summoned or arrested and brought before the Judge of the Municipal Court of the City of Long Branch and be subject to the penalties provided herein.