§ 9.36.500. Tools of violence and vandalism at demonstrations.

A.

Definitions. The following definitions shall apply only for the purposes of this section:

"Club" means a length greater than 12 inches of lumber, wood, or metal, unless that object is one-fourth half inch or less in thickness and two inches or less In width or, if not generally rectangular in shape, such object shall not exceed three-quarter inch in its thickest dimension. Nothing in this section shall prohibit a disabled person from carrying a cane, walker, or similar device necessary for mobility so that the person may participate in a demonstration. "Club" shall not include an umbrella or camera tripod or monopod.

"Paint projectile" means any container, including a plastic bag or balloon, and containing paint and designed to be thrown or projected.

"Painting device" means any aerosol paint can or pressurized paint sprayer, including but not limited to, any improvised device.

"Shield" means any metal sheet more than 24 inches wide and held by straps or a handle attached on the holder's side of the metal sheet and designed to provide impact protection for the holder.

"Wrench" means a wrench with a span greater than or expandable to one and one-quarter inches standard or 30 millimeters metric and of a length of 12 inches or more.

B.

Weapons and Vandalism Tools Prohibited. No person shall carry or possess a club, fire accelerant, fireworks, painting device, paint projectile, shield, sling shot, hammer, or wrench while participating in any demonstration.

C.

Exemptions. The prohibitions of this section shall not apply to any law enforcement agency employee, fire service agency employee, or public works employee who is carrying out official duties.

D.

Penalties.

1.

Any person violating Subsection B. is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding six months or by fine not exceeding $1,000.00 or by both.

2.

Remedies under this chapter are in addition to and do not supersede or limit any and all other remedies, civil or criminal. The remedies provided for herein shall be cumulative and not exclusive.

(Ord. No. 13189, § 1, 9-17-2013)