(A) Definition. As used in this section, the term LASER DEVICE shall mean any of several devices that convert incident electromagnetic radiation of mixed frequencies to one or more discrete frequencies of highly amplified and coherent visible radiation; as well as any other such device operating on the principle of light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation.
(B) Prohibited uses. It shall be unlawful for any person to point or otherwise direct the beam from a laser device into the eye(s) or onto the body of another person. It shall be unlawful for any person to point or otherwise direct the beam from a laser device into the eye(s) of or onto the body of any animal. It shall be unlawful for any person to point or otherwise direct the beam from a laser device toward any occupied vehicle.
(C) Exceptions. Nothing in this section shall prohibit the use of a laser device by any licensed and qualified physician, veterinarian, or medical or health care provider for diagnostic or treatment purposes. Nothing in this section shall prohibit the use of a laser device by any student regularly enrolled in any educational institution; provided, such use is in a controlled laboratory or classroom setting, with the permission and under the direct supervision of a licensed teacher or instructor. Nothing herein shall prohibit the use of a laser device by any peace officer.
(Prior Code, § 130.12) (Ord. 1633, passed 3-1-1999) Penalty, see § 10.99