[Bill No. 168, 10-14-2008]
A. Definitions. As used in this Section, the following terms shall have
the meanings indicated:
LASER POINTERS
Any device which emits a laser light beam that is designed
to be used by the operator as a pointer or highlighter to indicate,
mark or identify a specific person, position item or object.
B. Laser Beams Prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to focus,
point or shine a laser beam in such a manner that the laser beam illuminates
on any person, animal, building or residence, except for a lawful
purpose such as surveying or by a Law Enforcement Officer in the performance
of his/her duties.
C. Possession By Juveniles Prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any
person under the age of eighteen (18) to possess a laser pointer except
in the person's residence or when the laser pointer is temporarily
transferred under direct supervision of a person over eighteen (18)
years of age for educational or other lawful purposes.
D. Sale Of Laser Pointers. It shall be unlawful for any person to sell,
offer to sell, lease, give or otherwise provide a laser pointer to
a person under the age of eighteen (18).
E. Parents Liable. The parent or legal guardian of an unemancipated minor, defined as a person under the age of seventeen (17) who resides with the parent or legal guardian, shall be in violation of this Section if the parent or legal guardian allows the minor to possess the device in violation of Subsection
(B), or the minor uses the device in violation of Subsection
(B) and the parent or legal guardian knew the minor was either in possession of the device in violation of Subsection
(C), or the violation of Subsection
(B) occurred in the presence of the parent or legal guardian.