City of Clifton, NJ
Passaic County
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Chapter 263: Graffiti [1]
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Municipal Council of the City of Clifton as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Peace and good order — See Ch. 355.
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Editor's Note: Former Ch. 263, Gasoline Service Stations, adopted as follows: Art. I, 1-6-1987 by Ord. No. 5132-87, was repealed 3-21-1989 by Ord. No. 5343-89.
[Adopted 8-17-1993 by Ord. No. 5648-93]

§ 263-1 Definitions.

As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
INDELIBLE MARKER
Any felt-tip marker or similar device that 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.
PERSON
Any retail establishment.

§ 263-2 Prohibited conduct.

A. 
No person shall sell or offer for sale, transfer or offer to transfer any spray paint container or indelible marker unless such spray paint container or indelible marker is held for sale or transfer in an enclosed device which is constructed to prevent removal of the merchandise except by authorized attendants or is stored, out of sight, in such a way as to prevent free access to the merchandise by the public.
B. 
No person shall sell or otherwise transfer any spray paint container or indelible marker to a minor, unless said minor is accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at time of purchase or transfer.
C. 
No minor shall, at the time of purchase of items specified in Subsection B knowingly furnish fraudulent evidence of majority, including but not limited to a motor vehicle operator's license, a registration certificate issued under the Federal Selective Service Act, an identification card issued to a member of the armed forces or any document issued by a federal, state, county or municipal government.

§ 263-3 Violations and penalties.

Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject to a penalty of not more than $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or both.