§ 26-293. Model glue; use of; unlawful sales to minors; penalties.  


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  • (a)

    As used in this section, the term "model glue" shall mean any glue or cement of the type commonly used in the building or model airplanes, boats and automobiles and which contains one or more of the following volatile solvents:

    (1)

    Toluol;

    (2)

    Hexane;

    (3)

    Trichlorethylene;

    (4)

    Acetone;

    (5)

    Toluene;

    (6)

    Ethyl acetate;

    (7)

    Methyl ethyl ketone;

    (8)

    Trichlorochthane;

    (9)

    Isopropanol;

    (10)

    Methyl isobutyl ketone;

    (11)

    Methyl cellosolve acetate;

    (12)

    Cyclohexanone; or

    (13)

    Any other solvent, material, substance, chemical or combination thereof having the property of releasing toxic vapors.

    (b)

    It shall be unlawful for any person to intentionally smell or inhale the fumes of any type of model glue for the purpose of causing a condition of, or inducing symptoms of, intoxication, elation, euphoria, dizziness, excitement, irrational behavior, exhilaration, paralysis, stupefaction or dulling of the senses or nervous system; or for the purpose of, in any manner, changing, distorting or disturbing the audio, visual or mental processes; provided, however, that this section shall not apply to the inhalation of any anesthesia for medical or dental purposes.

    (c)

    It shall be unlawful for any person to sell any type of model glue to a minor for any reason whatsoever.

    (d)

    It shall be unlawful for any person to sell or otherwise transfer possession of any type of model glue to any minor for any purpose whatsoever, unless the minor receiving possession of the model glue is the child or ward of and under the lawful custody of the vendor, donor or transferor of the glue.

    (e)

    Whoever violates this section shall be fined not less than $25.00 nor more than $100.00 or imprisoned for not more than 60 days for each such offense, or both.

(Ord. No. 146, § 91, 7-7-1992)