Review the law and respond to the question below:
New York City and State Anti-Graffiti Legislation (excerpt)
• 10-117. Defacement of property, possession, sale and display of aerosol spray paint cans, (and) broad tipped markers and etching acid prohibited in certain instances.
1. No person shall write, paint or draw any inscription, figure or mark of any type on any public or private building or other structure or any other real or personal property owned, operated or maintained by a public benefit corporation, the city of New York or any agency or instrumentality thereof or by any person, firm, or corporation, or any personal property maintained on a city street or other city-owned property pursuant to a franchise, concession or revocable consent granted by the city, unless the express permission of the owner or operator of the property has been obtained.2. No person shall carry an aerosol spray paint can, [or] broad tipped indelible marker or etching acid into any public building or other public facility with the intent to violate the provisions of subdivision a of this section.
3. No person shall sell or offer to sell an aerosol spray paint can, [or] broad tipped indelible marker or etching acid to any person under eighteen years of age.
What strategy does this law use to prevent graffiti?
which one is right
• This law is trying to prevent people from getting the paint and tools they use to create graffiti.
• This law is trying to prevent people from accessing the buildings.
• This law is trying to provide a legal place for graffiti artists.
• This law is trying to prevent people from carrying around any art supplies.
The correct answer is: This law is trying to prevent people from getting the paint and tools they use to create graffiti.
The law restricts access to aerosol spray paint cans, broad tipped markers, and etching acid, which are commonly used by graffiti artists. By limiting access to these tools, the law aims to reduce instances of graffiti on public and private property.