Sec. 614.140. - Graffiti prohibited.

(a) It shall be unlawful for a person to intentionally damage, deface or destroy personal or real property owned by or in the possession of another. (b) Property shall be defaced if a person paints any or all of the property without the permission of the owner or possessor of the property. (c) Violation of any provisions of this Section shall constitute a class C offense. (d) Except in any case in which the court makes a finding and states on the record its reasons that such community service would be inappropriate, the court shall require the violator to wash, paint, repair or replace the defaced, damaged or destroyed property, or otherwise make restitution to the property owner. If restitution is found to be inappropriate, the court, except in any case in which the court makes a finding and states on the record its reasons that such condition would be inappropriate, shall require the violator to perform specified community service. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to limit the authority of a juvenile court to provide conditions of probation. (e) Any violation of this Section by a minor shall be imputed to the parent or guardian having custody and control of the minor for all purposes of civil damages, including court costs and the parent or guardian having custody and control shall be jointly and severally liable with the minor for any damages resulting from the willful misconduct, not to exceed $10,000 for each violation by the minor. (Ord. 92-1598-1102, § 1)