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69H (5) Point stick means any device containing a solid form of paint, chalk, wax, epoxy, or similar substance capable of being applied to a surface by pressure and leaving a mark of at least one-eighth (1/8'h) of an inch in width. (c) Exemption. Subsection (a) of this section shall not be construed to prohibit temporary, easily removable chalk or other water-soluble markings on public or private sidewalks, streets or other paved surfaces which are used in connection with traditional children's activities, such as drawings or bases for stickball, kickball, handball, hopscotch or similar activities, nor shall it be construed to prohibit temporary, easily removable chalk or other water soluble markings used in connection with any lawful business or public purpose or activity. (d) Possession of Graffiti Implements Prohibited. (1) By Minors at or Near School Facilities. It shall be unlawful for any person under the age of eighteen (18) years to possess any graffiti implement while on any school property, grounds, facilities, buildings, or structures, or in areas immediately adjacent to those specific locations upon public property, or upon private property without the prior written consent of the owner or occupant of such private property. (2) In Designated Public Places. It shall be unlawful for any person to possess any graffiti implement while in or upon any public facility, park, playground, swimming pool, • recreational facility, or other public building or structure owned or operated by the `town or while in or within fifty (50) feet ofan underpass, bridge abutment, storm drain, or similar types of infrastructure unless otherwise authorized by the Town. (3) The provisions of this Section shall not apply to the possession of graffiti implements by a minor attending or traveling to or from a school at which the minor is enrolled if the minor is participating in a class at the school that requires the possession of graffiti implements, nor to any person transporting graffiti implements while traveling to or from home or place of employment.- (e) This Ordinance shall be effective upon adoption. This the day of ; 2006.