§ 9.80.020. Graffiti abatement cost recovery—Parental civil liability.

A.

California Civil Code Section 1714.1(b) provides that any act of wilful misconduct by a minor in applying graffiti in violation of any provision of the California Penal Code, where such misconduct causes damage to property, shall cause the parent or guardian having custody and control of the minor to be jointly and severally liable with the minor for any damages resulting from such misconduct in an amount up to ten thousand dollars. State law further provides that such liability shall include but not be limited to the costs expended to remove or otherwise abate such graffiti damage, court costs and attorney's fees. Pursuant to this provision of state law, the county administrative officer shall seek recovery of and have the authority to seek reimbursement for the county's damages including the cost of removal and abatement of graffiti to any county property pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1714.1(b).

B.

The county shall provide assistance in the form of notification, advice and counsel for private citizens in the county of Madera seeking to obtain recovery under California Civil Code Section 1714.1(b) for damage to their property occurring in the county of Madera.

(Ord. 558 § 1(part), 1994).