Chapter 9.40
PUBLIC ART, STATUES OR DISPLAYS

Sections:

9.40.010    Prohibited conduct related to public art, statues or displays.

9.40.010 Prohibited conduct related to public art, statues or displays.

(A) Definitions. The following definitions shall apply when enforcing this chapter:

“Public art” shall be any authorized image, impression, statue, display or exhibit which may be displayed, placed, presented or erected on any public way or property of the municipality intended to be art or to promote or evoke a feeling, an idea or the like.

(B) The following conduct is unlawful and is prohibited when related to a work or works of public art:

(1) It shall be an offense for any person or persons to knowingly or intentionally damage, deface or alter without proper authorization a work of public art.

(2) It shall be an offense for any person or persons to knowingly or intentionally remove or transport without proper authorization a work of public art from its original location, place of presentation, or display.

(3) It shall be an offense for any person or persons to knowingly or intentionally store or display without proper authorization a work of public art away from its original location, place of presentation, or display.

(C) Persons who are found to have committed an offense as set forth in this chapter are subject to fines and penalties as set forth in HMC 9.50.010(D).

(D) Officers of the Highland metropolitan police department and such other officers authorized to enforce provisions of this code may enforce the provisions of this chapter. [Ord. 1222 § 1, 2003. Code 2000 § 130.03].