St. Louis Alderman Donna Baringer is trying once again to draw-up tougher laws against graffiti.

Baringer has authored a bill that would prohibit anyone under 18 from purchasing a permanent marker, spray paint container or paint stick unless they are accompanied by an adult.

The bill requires anyone buying three or more such “graffiti tools” to provide identification. Baringer’s proposal would make it illegal to possess spray paint or a marker on private property — “in a manner that warrants a justifiable and reasonable alarm or immediate concern” — without the owner’s consent.

Baringer, who represents the St. Louis Hills area, introduced similiar legislation earlier this year, but aldermen, concerned about the details, held it in committee.

Baringer has since re-introduced the bill, and this afternoon will go back before the Public Safety Committee.

Check out this week’s Riverfront Times, which has a story about Baringer’s effort.