What is a requirement placed on a person who does not have consent to mark premises as stated in the Graffiti Control Act?

Under the Graffiti Control Act, if a person marks premises without the necessary consent, they are required to provide evidence of a reasonable excuse. This provision serves to assess the circumstances under which an individual engaged in the activity. It acknowledges that there may be situations where an individual believes they have a valid excuse for marking the property, even in the absence of consent.

The act aims to deter vandalism while understanding that there could be broader social or personal contexts influencing such actions. Hence, requiring the person to demonstrate a reasonable excuse helps law enforcement and the judicial system evaluate individual cases on their merits and intent, rather than simply punishing all acts of marking without consent uniformly.

Other options do not accurately reflect the requirements outlined in the act, as they might suggest obligations that are not specified, such as reporting the act immediately, notifying the property owner after the act, or attending community service, which are not stipulated as requirements in the Graffiti Control Act itself.