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Graffiti Control Act 2008
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> > (1) In this Act—
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> > exercise a function includes perform a duty.
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> > function includes a power, authority or duty.
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> > graffiti implement means any of the following—
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> > > (a) spray paint,
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> > > (b) a marker pen,
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> > > (c) any implement designed or modified to produce a mark that is not readily removable by wiping or by use of water or detergent.
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> > premises includes the whole or any part of a structure, building, vehicle, vessel or place, whether built on or not.
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> > property includes a tree.
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> > spray can includes anything that is made or adapted for use for emitting a liquid or substance and that operates by means of air, gas or vapour pressure.
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> > spray paint includes any liquid or other substance that is designed to stain, mark or corrode and to be applied from a spray can, and includes the spray can.
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> > spray paint can means a spray can that contains spray paint.
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> > vehicle includes—
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> > > (a) a motor vehicle (whether or not still capable of being driven), and
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> > > (b) a train or other vehicle used on a railway or monorail, and
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> > > (c) a trailer or anything else constructed to be drawn by a vehicle or animal.
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> > Note.
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> > The [Interpretation Act 1987](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1987-015) contains definitions and other provisions that affect the interpretation and application of this Act.
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> > (2) Notes included in this Act do not form part of this Act.
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> **s 3:** Am 2009 No 94, Sch 1 \[1\].