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Frustrated over a recent rash of vandalism in the city, members of the Hannibal City Council Tuesday night heard a proposal intended to limit the access of spray paint by juveniles.
Councilman Barry Louderman proposed an ordinance that would require anyone purchasing spray paint to display a form of identification. He noted that similar laws have been enacted in a number of small communities located near urban areas.
“If we can make it more difficult to get it (spray paint), the less we’re going to have vandalism-wise,” he said. “This will be another tool to fight that behavior (vandalism).”
Mayor Roy Hark indicated he did not see a major problem with taking such a step.
Councilman Jeff Lyng, however, questioned if such an ordinance would be effective in tracking down vandals.
Asked his opinion, Police Chief Lyndell Davis suggested prohibiting those 18 and younger from purchasing spray paint without parental approval.
“That might be somewhat effective,” he said. “It’s worth a shot.”
City Attorney James Lemon was asked to look into the legality of limiting the sale of spray paint to minors.
For additional details on Tuesday's council meeting see the Wednesday, Dec. 2, edition of the Hannibal Courier-Post.
Frustrated over a recent rash of vandalism in the city, members of the Hannibal City Council Tuesday night heard a proposal intended to limit the access of spray paint by juveniles.
Councilman Barry Louderman proposed an ordinance that would require anyone purchasing spray paint to display a form of identification. He noted that similar laws have been enacted in a number of small communities located near urban areas.
“If we can make it more difficult to get it (spray paint), the less we’re going to have vandalism-wise,” he said. “This will be another tool to fight that behavior (vandalism).”
Mayor Roy Hark indicated he did not see a major problem with taking such a step.
Councilman Jeff Lyng, however, questioned if such an ordinance would be effective in tracking down vandals.
Asked his opinion, Police Chief Lyndell Davis suggested prohibiting those 18 and younger from purchasing spray paint without parental approval.
“That might be somewhat effective,” he said. “It’s worth a shot.”
City Attorney James Lemon was asked to look into the legality of limiting the sale of spray paint to minors.
For additional details on Tuesday's council meeting see the Wednesday, Dec. 2, edition of the Hannibal Courier-Post.
