§ 14-100. Storage and sale of spray paint and markers.

(a)

Display of spray paint and markers. Every person who owns, conducts, operates or manages a retail commercial establishment selling aerosol containers of spray paint or broad-tipped indelible markers shall:

(1)

Place a sign in clear public view at or near the display of such products stating the following:

GRAFFITI IS A CRIME. ANY PERSON DEFACING REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY NOT HIS/HER OWN WITH PAINT OR ANY OTHER LIQUID OR DEVICE IS GUILTY OF A CRIME PUNISHABLE BY IMPRISONMENT OF UP TO 60 DAYS AND/OR A FINE UP TO $500.00.

(2)

Store or cause such aerosol containers or marker pens to be stored either:

a.

In the direct line of sight from the cash-register work station or any other work station that is normally continuously occupied while the store is open; or

b.

In a place not accessible to the public in the regular course of business without employee assistance, pending sale or disposition of such marker pens or paint containers.

(b)

Penalty. Violation of this section shall result in a civil penalty of $100.00 for a first offense and $200.00 for subsequent offenses.

(County Code, § 21-30.01(h))