§ 25-82. Possession of graffiti implements prohibited.  


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  • (a)

    No person shall knowingly possess any graffiti implement with the intent to use the implement for the purpose of committing criminal damage.

    (b)

    It shall be unlawful for any person under the age of eighteen (18) years of age to possess a graffiti implement unless (1) such person is under the direct supervision of a parent, legal guardian or teacher, or (2) such person is within the scope and course of such person's employment or involvement with an activity sanctioned by a school, church or nonprofit organization.

    (c)

    Violation of this section by an adult is a class 1 misdemeanor, punishable by a term of not less than forty-eight (48) hours in jail and not less than eighty (80) hours of community service. Violation of this section by a juvenile is a class 1 misdemeanor, punishable as provided for in title 8, Arizona Revised Statutes.

(Ord. No. 1993, § 1, 2-24-98)