ORDINANCE
NO. 1048
AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY 0F BALDWIN PARK
THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION
1. That Section 9.20, entitled "Offenses Against Property", is amended
to add Sections 9.20.030 and 9.20.040.
9.20.030
Sale And Possession Of Aerosol Spray Paint Cans By Juveniles. It shall be
unlawful for any person to sell, exchange, give, or loan, or cause or permit to
be sold, exchanged, given, or loaned, any pressurized can or other container
commonly known as an aerosol spray paint can or container which contains paint
or dye to anyone under the age of 18 years. It shall be unlawful for anyone
under the age of 18 years to purchase or otherwise obtain any aerosol spray
paint can or for a juvenile to possess an aerosol spray paint can in a public
place unless such juvenile is in the presence of his or her parent or guardian.
9.20.040
Sale of Aerosol Spray Paint Can And Storage Requirements. Any business or
establishment offering for sale to the public any paint or dye which is packaged
for sale in a pressurized container commonly
known as an aerosol spray paint can or container shall provide, post and
maintain a sign which contains "Any person who maliciously defaces real or
personal property with paint is guilty of vandalism which is punishable by a
fine, imprisonment, or both." The letters will be at least 1/2 inch in
height. Such a sign shall be plainly visible to customers who may seek to
purchase aerosol spray paint cans.
A.
Any business or establishment offering for sale to the public any paint or dye
packaged in aerosol spray paint cans or containers shall keep, store and
maintain such aerosol spray paint cans or containers in a place that is locked
and secured, or otherwise inaccessible to the public.
SECTION
2. The Business License Processor, in cooperation with the Police Department,
will use best efforts to identify businesses in the City of Baldwin Park which
may offer for sale to the public aerosol spray paint containers and cause a copy
of this Ordinance to be transmitted to such persons and businesses by
first-class United States mail at the earliest feasible date.
SECTION
3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and cause the
same to be published in the manner prescribed by law.