As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
GRAFFITI
Any writing, drawing, marking, symbol, inscription, carving, etching
or the like placed upon any real or personal property, whether private or
public property, by using paint, spray paint, markers, chalk, dyes or any
other substance or method which defaces, obliterates, covers, alters, damages,
mars 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; provided, 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 device or implement
that contains 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 which contains 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.
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.