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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance - 7559-1977 - Amending Chapter 19 By Adding Sect. 19-20.3 Prohibiting Inhaltion Of Fumes, Juv. - 10/27/1977.. r' 1 l r~ ' . I Js:J :yb ORDINANCE NO . 7559 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 19 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS, BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SECTION 19-20. 3 PROHIBITING THE INHALATION OF THE FUMES OR VAPORS OF PETROLEUM BY-PRODUCTS OR SOLVENTS BY JUVENILES; PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING A SA VIN GS CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it would be in the best interest of the safety and welfare of the younger citizens of the City of Lubbock to enact the regulation stated below; NOW THEREFORE: BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK; SECTION I . THAT Chapter 19 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Lubbock, BE and is hereby amended by adding thereto a new Section 19-20. 3 which shall read as follows: 11SEC. 19-20. 3. INHALATION OF FUMES OR VAPORS OF PETROLEUM BY-PRODUCTS OR SOLVENTS BY JUVENILES PROHIBITED. It shall be unlawful for any juvenile or child, as defined in Section 51. 02 of the Family Code, State of Texas, to engage in the inhalation of the fumes or vapors of Petroleum By- Products or Solvents. The act of engaging in the act of in- haling such substances shall. mean the inhaling by such juvenile or child such such suostances, the solicitation by such juvenile or child of another juvenile or child to engage in such inhalation act or the purchase, acquisition by any means, or furnishing such Petroleum By-Products or Solvents for the purpose of inhalation. Any juvenile or delinquent found guilty of the above offense shall be guilty of delinquent conduct as defined by Subsection (5) of Subsection (b) of Section 51. 03, Family Code, State of Texas, and shall be treated in accordance with the provisions of such Family Code. SECTION 2. THAT should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase or word of this Ordinance be declared unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, the remainder of this Ordinance shall not be affected thereby. SECTION 3. THAT the City Secretary is hereby authorized to cause publication of the descriptive caption of this Ordinance as an alternative method provided by law. j KJ:yb AND IT IS SO ORDERED. Passed by the Council on first reading this 27tl{iay of October Passed by the Council on second reading this 10th day of November ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: • 1977. , 19 77.