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Read. Follow. Verify.How to Report and Prevent Graffiti in Miami-Dade County
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What This Bill Does
This guide outlines the county's policy on graffiti, including how to report vandalism, the legal consequences for offenders, and recommended methods for property owners to deter future incidents.
Property owners are responsible for addressing graffiti on their land, and reporting it through official channels is required to trigger county code enforcement or police investigations.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Property Owners
They are responsible for the maintenance of their property and may receive warning notices from the county if graffiti is reported.
Parents of Offenders
They may be held legally liable for damages caused by their children.
Key Facts
- All graffiti is illegal in Miami-Dade County.
- Convicted vandals face fines, potential jail time, restitution, and community service.
- Parents of minor offenders may be held liable for damages.
- To report graffiti for code enforcement, call 311.
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- To report a crime in progress or vandalism to your property, call the non-emergency police line at 305-476-5423.
- Anonymous tips leading to an arrest can be submitted via Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477.
- Under Florida Statute 125.69, anonymous complaints are only investigated if they present an imminent threat to public health, safety, or welfare.
- Non-anonymous complaints can be investigated regardless of whether an imminent threat exists, provided the complainant shares their name and address.
- Recommended prevention methods include planting vines (such as Bougainvillea or Stephanotis) or using protective surface coatings.
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Anonymous Complaint Limitations
The document explicitly links the ability to investigate anonymous complaints to Florida Statute 125.69, which restricts investigations to 'imminent threats'.
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