Ordinance 187 Regulating Sale & Transfer to Minors of Model Gluese~''1
ORDINANCE N0, 187-69
AN ORDINANCE OF T}IE VIhLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIllA,
REGULATING 1'HE SALE AND TRANSFER TO MINORS OF MODEL GLUES CONTAINING
SOLVI:N1'S HAVING THE PROPERTY OF RELEASING TOXIC VAPORS; PROHIBITING
THI: ILLEGAL US F. (COMMONLY KNOWN AS "GLUE-SNIFFING") OF SAID GLUES
' 13Y MINORS AND OTf{F,RS; DEFINING MODEL GLUE; AND PROVIDING PENALTIES
I'OR VIOLATIONS OF ITS PROVISIONS.
BF. IT ORllAINED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIllA:
Section 1. Definition of Model Glue. As used in this
ordinance the term "model glue" shall mean any glue or cement of
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~' the type commonly used in the building of model airplanes, boats, and
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V automobiles, containing toluene, acetone, or other solvent or chemical
U having the property of releasing toxic vapors.
Section 2. Inhalation of Fumes Prohibited. No person
shall, for the purpose of causing a condition of intoxication, euphoria,
excitement, exhilaration, stupefaction, or dulling of the senses or
' nervous system, intentionally smell or inhale the fumes from any model
glue; provided, however, that this section shall not apply to the in-
halation of any anesthesia for medical or dental purposes.
Section 3. Possession or Transfer for Unlawful Purpose
Prohibited. No person shall for the purpose of violating or aiding
atxot}ier to violate any provision of this ordinance, intentionally
possess, buy, sell, transfer possession, or receive possession of any
model glue.
Section 4. Use by Minors Regulated.
(a) Except as provided in subsections (c), (d), and
(e) }iereof and Section 5, no person under 21 years of age shall possess
or buy any model glue.
(b) Except as provided in subsections (c), (d) and
' (e) hereof and Section 5, no person shall sell or transfer possession
of einy model glue to another person under 21 years of age.
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(c) Provided, however, a person may sell or transfer
possession of model glue to a person under 21 years of age for model
building or other lawful use where said minor has in his possession
and exhibits the written con sent of his parent or guardian.
(d) Provided, however, a parent or guardian may transfer
possession of model glue to his child or ward under 21 years of age
for model building or other lawful use.
(e) Provided, however, a person may transfer possession
of model glue to a person under 21 years of age in the presence of
and with the verbal consent of said minor's parent or guardian for
model. building or other lawful use.
Section 5. Record of Sales Required. A person making a sale
ox' transfer of possession of model glue to a person under 21 years
of age who exhibits the written consent of his parent or guardian,
s}ia].1 record the name, address, sex, and age of the minor and the name
and address of the consenting parent or guardian. All data required
by this Section shall be kept in a permanent type register available for
inspection by the Director of Public Safety for a period of at-least '
six months.
Section 6. Penalties. Any person violating any of the pro-
visions of this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and
upon conviction thereof shall be fined in an amount not exceeding
Five Ifundred Dollars or be imprisoned for a period not exceeding
sixty days or be both so fined and imprisoned. Each day such violation
is conunitted or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate
ofi'ense and shall be punishable as such hereunder.
PI,ACF.I) ON FIRST READING THIS 10TH DAY OF APRIL, 1969.
PLACF,D ON SECOND, FINAL READING AND PASSED THIS 24TH DAY OF APRIL, 1969.
/s/ Thomas F. Lewis ,
MAYOR
ATTEST:
/s/ Dolores R. Walker
Village Clerk
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