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An Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, prohibiting the sale of spray paint containers, indelible markers, etching acid and etching tools to minors; further establishing penalties.
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WHEREAS, the County Council of Allegheny finds that graffiti is detrimental to the health, safety and welfare of the community because it promotes a perception in the community that the laws protecting public and private property can be disregarded, it fosters a sense of disrespect of the law that results in an increase in crime, degrades the community, leads to urban blight and is detrimental to property values, business opportunities and the engagement of life; and
WHEREAS, the County Council wishes to reverse the perceptions and realities of graffiti through the community and believes that prohibiting the sale of spray paint containers, indelible markers, etching acid and etching tools to minors will serve as a significant step in protecting the health, safety and welfare of this community.
The Council of the County of Allegheny hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. Definitions
The following words and phrases when used in this ordinance shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
Etching Acid - Any liquid, cream, paste or similar substance, including but not limited to hydrofluoric acid, that can be used to etch, carve, engrave, or otherwise impair the physical integrity of glass or metal.
Etching Tool - Any tool capable of defacing property.
Indelible Marker - Any felt tip marker, china marker or similar device that is not water-soluble.
Minor - Any person under the age of eighteen (18) years.
Person - Any individual or retail establishment.
Section 2. Prohibited Conduct
A. No person shall knowingly sell, offer for sale, furnish, provide or otherwise transfer any spray paint container, indelible marker or etching acid to any person for the pu...
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