Graffiti cleaned up despite rain

Members of the Rotary Club of Woy Woy and local residents were involved in the state wide Graffiti Removal Day on October 21.

"Although restricted by rain, they managed to complete most of the clean-up they had planned to do," said Rotary member Mr John Greenway.

"The maximum penalty for intentionally marking any premises or property is $440.

"If the marking is done with spray paint, a marking pen or some device that is designed or modified to make a mark that is not easily removed by washing with soap and water, the maximum penalty increases to $2200 and 12 months.

"The maximum penalty of possession with the intention to intentionally mark a premises or property with spray paint, a marking pen or some device that is designed or modified to make a mark that is not easily removed by washing with soap and water is $1100 or 6 months' imprisonment.

"One can only wonder if the graffiti vandals are aware just how seriously the law looks at their offence?" Mr Greenway said.

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Media release, 21 Oct 2018

John Greenway, Rotary Club of Woy Woy