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For the purpose of this Section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
LASER POINTER. Any device that emits light amplified by the stimulated emission of radiation that is visible to the human eye.
PERSON. Any natural person, corporation, partnership, firm, organization or other legal entity.
PUBLIC SPACE. A place to which the public has a right of access, and includes, but is not limited to, any street, highway, parking lot, plaza, transportation facility, place of amusement, park or playground.
SCHOOL PREMISES. The buildings, grounds or facilities, or any portion thereof, owned, occupied or under the custody or control of public or private institutions for the primary purpose of providing educational and recreational instruction to students.
STUDENT. Any person enrolled to attend a public, private or parochial elementary or secondary school in the city.
(CBC 1985 16-42.1; Ord. 1999 c. 2 § 1)
(A) No person shall sell or offer for sale laser pointers by means of a self-service display unless such display is located within 10 feet of the checkout counter and in plain view of the cashier or person on duty and in charge of the establishment.
(B) No person shall display laser pointers in any manner or post a sign advertising the availability of laser pointers unless a notice has been posted to it indicating that the sale or giving of laser pointers to persons 18 years of age and younger is a violation of this Section.
(CBC 1985 16-42.3; Ord. 1999 c. 2 § 3) Penalty, see Subsection 16-42.6
(A) No student shall possess a laser pointer on school premises.
(B) No person 18 years of age and younger shall possess a laser pointer while in a public space; provided however, that nothing in this Section shall preclude:
(1) The possession on school premises of a laser pointer by a student 18 years of age or younger for a valid instructional, school-related or employment purpose, where such laser pointer is used under the supervision of a school staff person, other authorized instructor or parent; or
(2) The possession in a public place of a laser pointer by a person 18 years of age and younger, during such person’s hours of employment, for a valid employment purpose where such laser pointer is used under the supervision of the employer or its agent.
(CBC 1985 16-42.4; Ord. 1999 c. 2 § 4) Penalty, see Subsection 16-42.6
No person, regardless of age, shall focus, point or shine a laser beam directly or indirectly on another person in a public place or in a moving vehicle in such a manner as is intended to harass or annoy said person or any person operating a moving vehicle.
(CBC 1985 16-42.5; Ord. 1999 c. 2 § 5) Penalty, see Subsection 16-42.6
Any person found to be in violation of this Section shall be fined $300 per offense. Enforcement of this Section shall be by noncriminal disposition as provided by in M.G.L. Chapter 40, Section 21D or by filing a criminal complaint at the appropriate venue.
(CBC 1985 16-42.6; Ord. 1999 c. 2 § 6)
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