HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 1326ORDINANCE NO. 1326
BEING AN ORDINANCE CREATING SECTION 10.108 (7) OF THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
CITY CODE WHICH MAKF.~ UNLAWFUL THE POSSESSION OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES
LISTED IN MINNESOTA STATUTES CHAPTER 609.684 BY PERSONS UNDER THE
AGE OF 18
WHEREAS, state law makes it unlawful to sell certain toxic substances to persons under the age of 18: and
WHEREAS, it is logical that persons under the age of 18 should not possess these same toxic substances.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights that section
of the Columbia Heights Code be created to read as follows:
Section Possession of Toxic Substances:
S.u. bd. !. For .purposes of this section "toxic substance" means: (1) ~lue, cement, or aerosol paint
containing toluene, benzene, xylene, amyl nitrate, butyl nitrate, nitrous oxide, or containing other
aromatic hydrocarbon solvent& but does not include glue, cement, or paint contained in a packaged kit
for the construction of a model automobile, airplane, or similar iteml (2) butane or a butane lighter or
(3) any similar substance declared to be toxic to the central nervous system and to have a potential for
abuse, by a rule adopted by the commissioner of health under chapter 14.
Subd. 2. It shall be unlawful for any person under the age of 18 years to possess any toxic substance
except while these persons are under the direct supervision of a parent or guardian[ or, are engaged in
employment or educational activities that require the use of these toxic substances.
Subd. 3. A violation of this section is a petty misdemeanor and violators may be required to p.articipate
in a community service proiect in addition to a fine.
Offered by: Ruett imann
Seconded by: Jones
Roll Call: All ayes
~-Am~e Student, Counc~Secretary
First Reading: May 28, 1996
Second Reading: Juno 10... lqq6
Date of Passage:' June 10~ 1~6
/f~ayor ~o~ph Sturdevant