No person may possess a graffiti implement in any
publicly or privately owned building, school ground or other property,
when such property is closed to the public.
No person may possess a graffiti implement within
the public rights-of-way, including within 50 feet of underpass bridge
abutments, storm drains, or similar types of infrastructure constructed
on public property.
No person shall possess a graffiti implement upon
private property within the unincorporated areas of the County, unless
such possession is with the permission of the owner.
It shall be a defense to prosecution that the graffiti
implement was possessed to be used in a non-graffiti activity, such
as employment, school, church, art or other activity, or en route
to or from such place.
Spray paint shall not be sold by retailers or delivered
by persons to minors. Evidence that a retailer or other person requested
and was shown evidence of age during a sale or delivery shall be a
defense to any enforcement action brought under this section. This
section does not apply to the provision of spray paint by a parent,
guardian, employer, teacher or other similar authority figure for
a lawful purpose.
Spray paint sold by retailers shall be stored or displayed
either in an area that is inaccessible to the public without employee
assistance, or within 15 feet of a cash register and within the line
of sight of a cashier at all times. A retailer shall be responsible
for the violation of any provision of this article by its employees.