§ 11-145. Public access to graffiti implements; signage
(1) Restricted access. Aerosol paint containers and actuators shall not be accessible to the public in the regular course of business without employee assistance, pending legal sale or disposition of such supplies.
(2) Continuously viewable implements.
(a) Every person who owns, conducts, operates or manages a retail commercial establishment selling paint sticks, marking pens, or etching creams shall store or cause such supplies to be stored in an area continuously viewable by store employees.
(b) Etching tools. Every person who owns, conducts, operates or manages a retail commercial establishment selling masonry or glass drill bits, carbide drill bits, glass cutters, grinding stones, awls, chisels or carbide scribes, or other similar implement shall store or cause such items to be stored in an area continuously viewable by store employees.
(3) Customer signage. Every retail commercial establishment selling graffiti implements shall post a sign in clear public view at or near display of such products stating: "Pursuant to Penal Code Section 594.1, Graffiti is against the law. Any person who defaces real or personal property with paint or any other liquid, tool, or device is guilty of a crime punishable by imprisonment of up to six (6) months and/or a fine up to $1,000."
(4) Additional signage. Every retail commercial establishment selling graffiti implements shall place a sign in the direct view of such persons responsible for accepting customer payment for graffiti implements stating: "Pursuant to Costa Mesa Municipal Code Title 11, Section 11-143, selling Graffiti Implements to persons less than eighteen (18) years of age is against the law and punishable by six (6) months in jail and/or a fine of $1,000."
(5) Merchandise inventory. Upon request of a Costa Mesa Police Officer or Code Enforcement Officer, any person who owns, conducts, operates or manages a retail commercial establishment selling graffiti implements shall provide copies of any merchandise inventory.