Article: Qld: New Qld laws ban sale of spray paint to under 18s


AAP General News (Australia)
10-30-2006
Qld: New Qld laws ban sale of spray paint to under 18s

BRISBANE, Oct 30 AAP - Spray paint cans will no longer be sold to people under 18
under new Queensland laws targeting graffiti and chroming.

Premier Peter Beattie said under the laws anyone caught selling spray paint to minors
faced an escalating penalty scheme, with a maximum fine of up to $31,500 for a third offence.

The laws, approved by cabinet today, mirrored the same penalties that currently applied
to anyone who sold tobacco to people under 18, he said.

"Graffiti is an eyesore in our community and typically it is young people who engage
in this activity," Mr Beattie said.

"Sadly, ...

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