HomeMy WebLinkAbout021375 ORD - 04/21/1992A RESOLUTION
ENDORSING LEGISLATION BY STATE REPRESENTATIVE EDDIE
CAVAZOS TO STRENGTHEN LAWS REGULATING ABUSABLE GLUE
AND AEROSOL PAINT
WHEREAS, abuse of glue and aerosol paint by young people presents a
serious threat to mental and physical health in this community and throughout the State;
and
WHEREAS, State Representative Eddie Cavazos has announced plans to
strengthen state legislation regarding abusable glue and aerosol paint; and
WHEREAS, Representative Cavazos' legislation would: (1) delete the
statutory provision prohibiting City ordinances enacted after September 1, 1989 from
requiring that displays of abusable glue and aerosol paint be displayed in a manner
inaccessible to patrons without assistance; (2) authorize such ordinances enacted before
September 1, 1989 to remain in effect; (3) require purchasers of inhalant paraphernalia
in quantities of 3 or more to show proof of age and sign an affidavit attesting to its
intended lawful use, (4) increase the penalty under Section 485.034(b) of the Texas
Health and Safety Code for delivering or possessing with intent to sell inhalant
paraphernalia from a Class A misdemeanor to a felony, and (5) increase the lawful age
to purchase inhalant paraphernalia from 18 to 21 years of age; and
WHEREAS, such changes would contribute to reduction in the problems of
inhalant abuse.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the City of Corpus Christi supports
Representative Eddie Cavazos' legislation and efforts to strengthen laws
governing abusable glue and aerosol paint.
SECTION 2. That the City Manager and Staff are directed to
advise all local legislators and other pertinent officials for this resolution, and
to take all steps necessary to support such legislation.
021375
MAYOR
CITY OF CORPUS -CHRISTI
APPROVED:
(1 DAY OF Ap r; k , 19 9 Z_
JAMES R. BRAY JR., CITY ATTORNEY
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Corpus Christi, Texas
21 day of April
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The above resolution was passed by the following vote:
Mary Rhodes
Cezar Galindo
Leo Guerrero
Betty Jean Longoria
Edward A. Martin
Joe McComb
Dr. David McNichols
Clif Moss
Mary Pat Slavik
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