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13.12.130. Penalties and civil liability of parents
It is the county's intent that pursuant to California Penal Code Section 640.6(a), all acts of graffiti vandalism occurring within the county shall be prosecuted as misdemeanors pursuant to California Penal Code Section 594, et seq., or this chapter.
A. Criminal Penalties. Except for violations of Sections 13.12.030B, 13.12.030C, 13.12.070 and 13.12.080 which shall be punishable as infractions, any violation of this chapter shall be a misdemeanor punishable by either six months in jail, a $500.00 fine, or by both such fine and imprisonment, and by the performance of community service in the form of graffiti clean-up to the maximum extent permitted by law. Each person, firm, corporation, or partnership shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or any portion thereof during which any violation of the provisions of this code is committed, continued, or permitted by such a person, firm, corporation, or partnership, and shall be deemed punishable thereof as provided in this section.
B. Parental Liability. Any parent or legal guardian having custody and control of a minor who violates any section of this chapter, shall be personally liable for any and all costs to the county or any person or business incurred in connection with the removal of graffiti caused by conduct of said minor, and for all attorney's fees and court costs incurred in connection with the civil prosecution of any claim for damages or reimbursement not to exceed $10,000.00 for each violation of the minor. (Ord. 93-0072 - 1 (part), 1993.)
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