The Environment and Sustainable Development Committee is expected to vote, this Wednesday (22), on the bill by deputy Nelson Barbudo (PL-MT), which proposes significant changes to legislation
The Environment and Sustainable Development Committee is expected to vote, this Wednesday (22), on the bill by deputy Nelson Barbudo (PL-MT), which proposes significant changes to legislation related to . The initiative seeks to intensify penalties for acts of and hold commercial establishments responsible for the irregular sale of products used in the commission of this crime. The project arises in the face of growing concern about the degradation of public and private heritage, evidenced by recent incidents of vandalism, such as the graffiti on the statue of Conde do Pinhal, in and support for crime in several cities, including Presidente Venceslau (SP) and . “Graffiti is not just vandalism; it is often linked to criminal factions, compromising security and urban order,” said the deputy.
According to the text accessed by the column, offenders who spray paint, graffiti or vandalize buildings or urban monuments may face a prison sentence of one to four years, in addition to fines. The project provides for more severe sanctions for crimes committed in groups or by repeat offenders, with exceptions for graffiti authorized by the owner and, when necessary, by the Public Authorities. An important innovation in the proposal is the liability of establishments that sell paints that do not comply with the legislation. These places may be penalized with the same sanctions applicable to taggers, if the relationship between the sale and criminal practice is proven.
Another relevant point is the requirement that the sale of spray paints be restricted to people over 18 years of age, upon presentation of an identity document and the maintenance of a registration by the trade, valid for at least 12 months. “This mechanism aims to curb irresponsible sales and prevent the use of these products for illicit purposes”, highlighted Barbudo.
The deputy from Mato Grosso justifies the proposal by emphasizing the need to protect cultural heritage and collective identity.
For Barbudo, “the tightening of legislation does not represent a setback, but a necessary response to the escalation of symbolic and urban violence”. He argues that current legislation is insufficient and does not reflect the seriousness of the social impact of graffiti. The theoretical foundations that support the justification include references to thinkers such as Norberto Bobbio, Pierre Bourdieu and Cesare Beccaria, who discuss the effectiveness of the law and the importance of a proportional response to offenses against public property.
