§ 16-175. Sale of graffiti implements to minors prohibited.  


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  • (a)

    For purposes of this section, bona fide evidence means a document issued by a federal, state, county, or municipal government or agency thereof, including, but not limited to, a motor vehicle operator's license, or registration certificate issued under the Federal Selective Service Act, a passport, or an identification card issued to a member of the armed forces which identifies an individual and provides proof of the age of such individual.

    (b)

    No person or firm shall sell or cause to be sold to any person under the age of 18 years, and no person under the age of 18 years shall buy any graffiti implement as defined in this article. Evidence that a person, or his employee or agent demanded and was shown bona fide evidence that the purchaser was of the age of 18 years or older and acted upon such evidence in a transaction or sale shall be a defense to any violation of this section.

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