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Title 9 — Public Peace, Morals and Welfare

San Dimas Municipal Code Ch. 9.45 Regulations Applicable to the Sale, use and Possession of Aerosol Paint…

San Dimas Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · San Dimas

Cite as: San Dimas Municipal Code Chapter 9.45 · Text as of 2026-10-04

§ 9.45.010. Sale of aerosol paint cans, dye containers and certain marking pens and…

It is unlawful for any person to sell, exchange, give or loan, or cause or permit to be sold, exchanged, given or loaned, any pressurized can or other container commonly known as an aerosol paint can, dye container, or any marker with a tip larger than one-fourth inch and tools or instruments designed to inscribe on glass or metal, to anyone under the age of eighteen years, unless such juvenile is in the presence of his or her parent or guardian. It is unlawful for anyone under the age of eighteen years to purchase or otherwise obtain any aerosol paint can, dye, container, markers with a tip larger than one-fourth inch and tools or instruments designed to inscribe on glass or metal unless such juvenile is in the presence of his or her parent or guardian.

(Ord. 992 § 1, 1993)

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§ 9.45.020. Display of aerosol paint cans, dye containers and certain marking pens and…

A. Any business or establishment offering for sale to the public any paint or dye packaged in aerosol paint cans, dye containers, markers with a tip larger than one-fourth inch and tools and instruments designed to inscribe on glass or metal shall keep, store and maintain such aerosol paint cans, dye containers, markers and inscribers in a place that is locked and secured, or otherwise inaccessible to the public.

B. Any business or establishment offering for sale to the public any aerosol paint cans, dye containers, markers and inscribers shall post and maintain a sign which contains the provisions of Section 9.45.010 in letters at least one-half inch in height. Such a sign shall be plainly visible to customers who may seek to purchase aerosol paint cans, dye containers, any marker with a tip larger than one-fourth inch in width, and tools and instruments designed to inscribe in glass or metal.

(Ord. 992 § 1, 1993)

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§ 9.45.030. Possession prohibited by minors.

No person under eighteen years of age may have in their possession any aerosol paint can, dye container, marker with a tip larger than one-fourth inch in width or any tool or instrument designed to inscribe or etch on glass or metal on any public highway, street, alley or way, or in any automobile, vehicle or other conveyance, unless that person is accompanied by a parent or guardian.

(Ord. 992 § 1, 1993)

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§ 9.45.040. Violation—Penalty.

Violation of this chapter is a misdemeanor punishable in accordance with the provisions of Section 1.12.020 of this code.

(Ord. 992 § 2, 1993)

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