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ORDINANCE NO.
875
AN ORDINANCE DEFINING "MODEL GLUE;" PROHIBITING THE
INHALATION OF "MODEL GLUE;" PROHIBIT.J:NG SALE OR TRANSFER OF
"MODEL GLUE" FOR UNLAWFUL PURPOSES; REGULATING THE USE OF
"MODEL GLUE" BY MINORS; REQUIRING A RECORD OF SALES OF
"MODEL GLUE" TO MINORS; PROVIDING THAT ANY PERSON VIOLATING
THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE DEEMED GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND
UPON CONVICTION SHALL BE FINED IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00), AND THAT EACH DAY OF ANY SUCH
VIOLATION SHALL BE DEEMED A SEPARATE OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section I. Model glue--Definition.
As used in this Ordinance the te:r:m "model glue" shall mean
any glue or cement of the type commonly used in the building of
model airplanes, boats, and automobiles, containing toluene,
acetone, or other solvent or chemical having the property of
releasing toxic vapors.
Section 2. Same--Inhalation of fumes prohibited.
No person shall, for the purpose of causing a condition
of intoxication, euphoria, excitement, exhilaration, stupe-
faction, or dulling of the senses or nervous system, intention-
ally smell or inhale the fumes from any model glue; provided,
however, that this section shall not apply to the inhalation
of any medicine for medical or dental purposes, if such
inhalation is caused by or administered by any licensed doctor,
physician, dentist, anesthesiologist, or other licensed person
engaging in the medical or dental profession.
Section 3. Same--Possession or transfer for unlawful
purposes prohibited.
No person shall for the purpose of violating or aiding
another to violate any provision of this Ordinance, intention-
ally possess, buy, sell, transfer possession, or receive
possession of any model glue.
Section 4. Same--Use by minors regulated.
(a) Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d) hereof
and Section 5, no person under twenty-one (21) years of age
shall possess or buy any model glue.
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(b) Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d) hereof
and Section 5, no person shall sell or transfer possession of
any model glue to another person under twenty-one (21) years
of age.
(c) Provided, however, a person may sell or transfer
possession of model glue to a person under twenty-one (21)
years of age for model building or other lawful use where
said minor has in his possession and exhibits the written
consent of his parent or legal guardian.
(d) Provided, however, a person may sell or transfer
possession of model glue to a person under twenty-one (21)
years of age when sold, delivered or given simultaneously
with and as a part of a kit used for the construction of
model airplanes, model boats, model automobiles, model trains
or other similar models. The word "kit" for the purposes of
this subsection shall mean a single box, package, or other
container in which the necessary elements for a: ',mode 1 and
appropriate cohesive agent, or glue, are included, said
cohesive agent,. or glue, being included~at no increase in
price or cost.
Section 5. Same--Record of sales required.
A person making a sale or transfer of possession of
model glue to a person under twenty-one (21) years of age who
exhibits the written consent of his parent or guardian,
shall record the name, address, sex, and age of the minor and
the name and address of the consenting parent or legal
guardian. All data required by this section shall be kept in
a permanent type register available for inspection by the
chief of police or his duly appointed representative for a
period of at least six (6) months after the date of this
sale.
Section 6. Penalty.
Any person, firm, corporation, association, partnership,
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trustee, or any agent, servant, or employee thereof who shall
violate any provision of this Ordinance, or any agent, servant,
officer, or employee of any corporation who shall direct any
activities which shall result in a violation of any provision
of this Ordinance, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon
conviction shall be fined in an amount not to exceed Two
Hundred Dollars ($200.00). Each day of any such violation
shall be deemed a separate offense.
Section 7. Effective date.
This Ordinance shall be effective from and after its
passage, approval, and publication, as required by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this the 15th day of
Mar eh
A.D. 1971.
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CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS
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