California · Penal Code
PEN §594.8: (a) Any person convicted of possession of a destructive implement with intent to commit graffiti or willfully affixing graffiti under Section 594.
What this law says, in plain English
Minors convicted of possessing tools to commit graffiti or willfully creating graffiti must perform community service (minimum 24 hours) or maintain property free of graffiti for 60 days, with potential counseling ordered by the court.
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