(A) 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) 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) 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) Nothing herein shall prohibit the use of a laser device by any licensed and qualified physician, veterinarian, or medical technician for diagnostic or treatment purposes. Nothing herein shall prohibit the use of a laser device by any person for scientific, commercial or industrial purposes; provided the laser device is not directed into the eye(s) or onto the body of another person or toward any occupied vehicle. Nothing herein 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 person possessing a valid Kentucky Hunting License; provided the laser device is used as an aiming device, property mounted and affixed to a firearm and not directed into the eye(s) or onto the body of another person or toward any occupied vehicle. Nothing herein shall prohibit the use of a laser device by any person at a licensed target range; provided the laser device is used as an aiming device, properly mounted and affixed to a firearm and not directed into the eye(s) or onto the body of another person or toward any occupied vehicle. Nothing herein shall prohibit the use of a laser device by any peace officer.
(1999 Lou. Code, § 134.04) (Lou. Ord. No. 247-1998, approved 11-2-1998; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 51-2007, approved 3-26-2007) Penalty, see § 134.99