City of Meriden, CT Chapter 130 Laser Pointing Devices

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Council of the City of Meriden 11-16-1998. Amendments noted where applicable.]

§ 130-1 Definitions.

For purposes of this chapter the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

LASER POINTING DEVICE

Any hand-held device which emits light amplified by the stimulated emission of radiation which is visible to the human eye.

§ 130-2 Pointing at another person or animal prohibited.

It shall be unlawful for any person to focus, point or shine a laser beam directly or indirectly on another person or animal.

§ 130-3 Prohibited sale to minors.

No person, firm or corporation within the City of Meriden shall sell to a consumer under the age of 18 years any laser pointing device.

§ 130-4 Restrictions on storage and display. [1]

No person, firm or corporation within the City of Meriden engaged in the sale of laser pointing devices shall store or display laser pointing devices unless such items are contained within a sealed and locked case or are located behind the service counter or in any other manner which restricts direct access to laser pointing devices by his or its customers and/or the general public.

[1] Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).

§ 130-5 Penalties for offenses.

Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $99.