§ 16-171. Definitions.

The following words and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Aerosol paint container means any aerosol container which is adapted or made for the purpose of spraying paint or other substance capable of defacing property.

Graffiti shall be defined by the meaning set forth in T.C.A. § 6-54-127(b)(2), as amended or may be amended, and includes any inscription, word, figure, or design that is marked, etched, scratched, drawn, painted, pasted or otherwise affixed to or, on any surface, regardless of the nature of the material of that structural component, to the extent that same was not authorized in advance by the owners thereof.

Graffiti implement means an aerosol paint container or a graffiti stick.

Graffiti stick means any device containing a solid form of paint, chalk, wax, epoxy, or other similar substance capable of being applied to a surface by pressure, and upon application, of leaving a mark at least one-quarter of an inch in width and not water-soluble.

Graffiti vandalism means engaging directly or indirectly in any act prohibited by this article which defaces, tags or marks any identifiable address, parcel, property, area or location within the county.

(Ord. No. 406, 7-11-2011)