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Does the model ordinance include consequences for possessing graffiti implements?
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Yes. Possession of graffiti implements is prohibited, with violation a class 1 misdemeanor.
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Who commits graffiti vandalism?
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Graffiti damage is inflicted by both juveniles and adults. There are several types of graffiti vandals: taggers who want their handiwork (usually names or initials) to be seen; gang members who are communicating with other gangs; and those who consid
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Does the Model Ordinance allow cities and towns to restrict access to the paint used by graffiti vandals?
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Yes. An ordinance requiring retailers to limit access to spray paint and broad tip markers provides a disincentive for youth who are generally stealing the spray paint for their graffiti.
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Does the Model Ordinance contain penalties for committing graffiti?
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No. State statutes address the commission of graffiti. It is the policy of the County Attorney's Office to request community service, jail or detention time, full restitution to victims, an educational class, and revocation of the driver's licenses f
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Why a Model Regional Graffiti Ordinance?
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Graffiti vandalism is occurring across the valley - in all of our communities. There is no consistent ordinance which defines graffiti and is uniform in its provisions and penalties. A draft regional ordinance would give cities and towns a tool to ad
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Why are cities and towns concerned about graffiti?
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Graffiti vandalism impacts cities directly and indirectly. Its most direct impact is cost -- cities are spending substantial amounts of money to eradicate the graffiti damage on public property. Indirectly, graffiti defaces neighborhoods and decrease
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How Do You Become A Graffiti Artist?
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Becoming a graffiti artist is an interesting career choice. Your design can be illegal or a work of art. It takes talent to do nice looking graffiti, and it requires practice before you can paint the streets and walls. However, you must know the comp
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How Do You Create Light Graffiti Photography?
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Light graffiti is a way to showcase your digital photography knowledge and skills. In technical terms, light graffiti is the art of photography in which one draws, or "graffitis," on surfaces. The light source is your drawing tool, which is visible o
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How Do You Make Ink For Graffiti Markers?
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Although many people look down on graffiti, it has actually played an essential part in the history of the world. The only known example of the Safaitic language, which existed around 1 B.C., are graffiti markings. In fact, the earliest known renditi
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How Do You Make Homemade Graffiti Markers?
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Graffiti has been around since man has had the capability to draw. In fact, the Alexamenos graffito is a piece of graffiti that is believed to be the earliest known representation or drawing of Jesus Christ. Graffiti has evolved with the evolution of
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