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HomeMy WebLinkAbout030 - 07/18/1968 - RELATING TO THE SALE, GIFT, DELIVERY, USE OR POSSESSION OF SUBSTANCE RELEASING TOXIC VAPORS ORDINANCE NO 30 , 19682 BEING AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE SALE, GIFT, DELIVERY, USE OR POSSESSION OF SUBSTANCES RELEASING TOXIC VAPORS BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS Section 1 Definitions As used in this Ordinance the term substances releasing toxic vapors shall mean the following products Plastic (styrene) cements containing toluene, acetone, benzene, aliphatic acetates (such as ethyl acetate and methylcellosolve acetate), hexane, or cyclo hexane model cements containing acetone, toluene, or naphtha of petroleum origin, household cements containing toluene, acetone, isopropanol, methyl ethyl ketone, or methyl isobutyl ketone fingernail polish removers containing acetone, ali- phatic acetates, benzene or alcohol lacquer thinners containing toluene, aliphatic ace- tates, or methyl ethyl or propyl alcohol lighter fluids or cleaning fluids containing naphtha of petroleum origin, perchlorethylene, trichlorethane, or carbon tetrachloride Section 2 Use or Possession Prohibited No person shall intentionally smell or inhale the fumes of any substance releasing toxic vapors for the purpose of causing a condition of euphoria, excitement, exhilaration, stupefaction, or dulled senses or nervous system, nor possess, buy or use any such substance for the purpose of violating or aiding another to violate this section, Section 3 Sale, etc , Prohibited It shall be unlawful to sell, give, deliver or furnish any substance releasing toxic vapors to any minor under the age of eighteen (18) years without the personal or written consent of a parent or guardian of such minor, provided that this section shall not prohibit the sale of one tube of glue simultaneously with or as a part of a sale, purchase or delivery of a hobby or model kit, nor shall this section prohibit the sale of one bottle of lacquer thinner simultaneously with or as a part of the sale, purchase or delivery or model or hobby paints Section 4 Same No person, except a person who is at the time of such sale actually employed by or engaged in operating a bona fide commercial establishment at a fixed Location, shall sell to any other person any substance releasing toxic vapors, and all sales of such substance not made in or from such an establishment shall be unlawful Section 5 Same It shall be unlawful for any person knowingly to sell or offer for sale, deliver, or give away to any other person any substance releasing toxic vapors, where the seller, offerer, or deliverer knows or has reason to believe that such substance will be used for the purpose of inducing a condition of euphoria, excitement, exhilaration, stupefaction, or dulled senses or nervous system Section 6 Exception This section shall not apply to the inhalation of anesthesia for medical or dental purposes Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 27th day of June, A D 1968, and to be presented for final passage on the 18th day of July, A D 1968 Mayo ATTEST City Cler Passed and adopted on final reading this 18th day of July, A D 1968 Mayo ATTEST A City Clerli