§ 37-2. Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

BOROUGH

The Borough of Paulsboro, New Jersey.

DEFACE

To cover, mark, write on, paint, color, carve, etch or otherwise mar, alter, disfigure or draw whatsoever on any private or public property of any nature, without the express consent or authorization of the property owner or their authorized agent.

FAMILY COURT

The Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, Family Part, as set forth in N.J.S.A. 2A:4A-22, or any successor statute.

GRAFFITI

Any form of inscription, word, figure, symbol, marking or design that is etched, carved, scratched, drawn, marked or painted with any substance or method which defaces, obliterates, covers, alters, damages, marks or destroys any exposed surface which is visible from the private right-of-way of any public or private property, without the consent or authorization of the owner of the property, or the owner's authorized agent; or as defined in N.J.S.A. 2C:33-24 or any successor statute. It shall not include any temporary easily removable chalk markings on the public sidewalk or street in connection with traditional children's games, or any temporary easily removable chalk markings in connection with any lawful business or public purpose or activity.

INDELIBLE MARKER

Any felt-tip marker, china marker or similar device that contains a substance that is not water soluble and which has a writing surface 1/2 inch or greater.

KNOWINGLY

Includes knowledge or information which a parent should reasonably be expected to have pertaining to the markings of graffiti. It is intended to include and require parents to maintain a reasonable community standard of parental respectability through an objective test. There shall be no defense of a parent who is indifferent to the activities or conducts of a minor in his or her custody not in compliance of this chapter.

MINOR or JUVENILE

Used interchangeably and shall mean any person under the age of 18, any person less than 18 years of age or any person who has not celebrated his or her 18th birthday, as set forth in N.J.S.A. 2A:4A-22, or any successor statute.

OWNER

The owner of record of the property as set forth in the records of the Tax Assessor for the Borough of Paulsboro.

PARENT

Any person to whom legal custody of a minor has been given by court order, is acting in the place of the parent or is responsible for the care and welfare of the minor and shall include:

A. 

Natural or adoptive parents.

B. 

Legal guardians.

C. 

Any person who stands in loco-parentis.

D. 

Any person to whom legal custody has been given by court order.

PUBLIC PLACE

Any place to which the public has access, including but not limited to a public street, road, thoroughfare, sidewalk, bridge, alley, plaza, park, recreation or shopping area, public transportation facility, vehicle use for public transportation, parking lot or any other parking, public building, structure or any municipal parking signs, etc., or area.