(A) Definitions. For purposes of this section, LASER POINTER shall be any helium neon (HeNe) laser which typically operates at a wavelength of 832.8 nMe with the mandated power limit of 5mW of power. Said lasers are considered Class 2 lasers with the potential for eye injury; and a diode laser which typically operates at a wavelength of 670 nMe (although others are possible) with a power source providing 5mW. Said lasers are considered Class 3a lasers, with the potential for eye injury.
(B) Prohibited acts.
(1) It shall be unlawful for any person under the age of 18 years to have in his or her possession at any private or public place, except as provided herein, a laser pointer.
(2) No person, firm or corporation shall sell to or provide a minor with a laser pointer as described in this section unless the minor is accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at the time of purchase or transfer. No minor shall, at the time of purchase of such laser pointer, furnish fraudulent evidence of majority. No minor shall, except while accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, possess a laser pointer as described herein on any public property or on any private property, without the express permission of the lawful owner or manager of the private property.
(C) Under parental or guardian supervision. It shall not be a violation of this section for a person under the age of 18 years, to possess a laser pointer as described herein, while under the direct supervision of the parent or guardian of such person, when such possession is limited to the privacy of the parents or guardians home.
(2000 Code, § 132.05) (Ord. 1716, passed 12-7-1998) Penalty, see § 132.99