Beaumont |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 9. PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE |
Chapter 9.34. GRAFFITI AND RELATED VANDALISM |
§ 9.34.060. Commercial display.
A.
It is unlawful for any supplier to display any graffiti implement, paraphernalia or spray actuator including any such tool, device, material or substance including, but not limited to, aerosol paint containers, felt-tip markers, paint sticks and/or etchers, in such a way as to be accessible by anyone who is not an employee or other authorized personnel pending lawful distribution of said implement or product. In the absence of constant supervision or surveillance by responsible personnel, said graffiti implement, paraphernalia or spray actuator shall be kept in a locked area not accessible to members of the public but may be displayed in plain view of potential retail customers.
B.
It is unlawful for any supplier to store, stock or display any graffiti implement, paraphernalia or spray actuator in such a way as to be handled (or be removable) by anyone who is not an employee or authorized personnel for purposes of demonstration, advertising or other display. In the absence of constant supervision or surveillance by responsible personnel, said graffiti implement, paraphernalia or spray actuator shall be kept in a locked area not accessible to members of the public but may be displayed in plain view of potential retail customers.
C.
It is unlawful for any supplier to display any graffiti implement, paraphernalia or spray actuator outdoors in a nonpermanent structure or facility; unless displayed in an area under constant supervision or surveillance by responsible personnel or in a lock-up device, i.e., a locked metal, glass or other similar cage or case, securely fastened to the ground so as not to be able to be caused to slide, roll, be lifted or otherwise moved more than two inches in any direction. All lock-up devices shall maintain a minimum size as follows: height of 36 inches, width (or length) of 72 inches, depth of 18 inches, or greater, with no more than one opening side.
D.
All suppliers doing business in the City of Beaumont shall display one or more signs stating substantially the following:
Must Be 18 Years Of Age To Purchase. Must Have Valid I.D. To Purchase. Any Person Who Maliciously Defaces Real Or Personal Property With Graffiti Or By Related Vandalism Is Guilty Of A Misdemeanor Punishable By Fine, Imprisonment, Or Both, And May Also Be Held Responsible For Payment Of Restitution To The Victim.
All signs must be at least ten inches by 16 inches, with letter size of at least one inch, and posted in a conspicuous place within three feet of said implement or product.
E.
It shall be the joint and individual responsibility of the supplier, vendor, property owner, property manager, store manager and/or district manager or corporate officer to comply with any and all applicable sections of this Chapter.
(Ord. No. 910, § 2, 2-20-07)