Bill > H1429

This bill establishes penalties for individuals found guilty of placing graffiti on public or private property. Key provisions include: - Criminalizing the possession of graffiti implements (e.g., broad-tipped markers, aerosol paint) with the intent to vandalize property, unless the individual has authorization from the property owner. - Imposing fines and community service requirements for graffiti-related offenses, with increased penalties for repeat offenders. - Requiring individuals convicted of graffiti offenses to pay restitution to the property owner or the government entity that incurred expenses to remove the graffiti. - Allowing the court to suspend or delay the driver's license of individuals aged 18 or older who are convicted of graffiti offenses. - Creating a Graffiti Reward Fund, funded by additional assessments on graffiti offenses, to provide rewards for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of graffiti offenders. - Providing limited immunity from liability for injuries sustained by individuals engaged in unlawful graffiti activities on public property.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1429