§ 46-5. Damage to public property.

(a)

A person commits the offense of criminal damage to public property when such person intentionally and without proper authority from the governing jurisdiction damages public property so that it interferes with the operation of any system of public communication, public transportation, sewerage, drainage, water supply (including, but not limited to, water meters and water lines), gas, power or other public service or with any property thereof including public rights-of-way, public easements or public buildings.

(b)

Any violation of the provisions of this section by any person is hereby deemed to be a misdemeanor and shall be subject to a fine of up to $500.00 or 60 days in a detention center or both. Each action or activity committed in violation of this section is deemed a separate offense. In addition, any violation of this section is hereby deemed to be a continuing nuisance, and may be abated by an application for injunction or other proceedings allowed by law in the appropriate court.

(Res. No. 01-07, § 1(18-9), 2-13-2001)