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A. Definition: An "eavesdropping device" is any device capable of being used to hear or record oral conversation whether such conversation is conducted in person, by telephone, by any other means; provided, however, that this definition shall not include devices used for the restoration of the deaf or hard of hearing.
B. Act Of Eavesdropping: A person commits eavesdropping when he:
1. Uses an eavesdropping device to hear or record all or any part of any conversation unless he does so: a) with the consent of all the parties to such a conversation; or b) in accordance with article 108A or 108B of the code of criminal procedure of 1963, approved August 14, 1963, as amended; or
2. Uses or divulges, except as authorized by this section or by article 108A or 108B of the code of criminal procedure of 1963, approved August 14, 1963, as amended, any information which he knows or reasonably should know was obtained through the use of an eavesdropping device. (Ord. 860, 4-12-1995)
Harassment by telephone is use of telephone communication for any of the following purposes:
A. Making any comment, requests, suggestion or proposal which is obscene, lewd, lascivious, filthy or indecent with an intent to offend; or
B. Making a telephone call, whether or not conversation ensues with intent to abuse, threaten or harass any person at the called number; or
C. Making or causing the telephone of another repeatedly to ring, with the intent to harass any person at the called number; or
D. Making repeated telephone calls, during which conversation ensues, solely to harass any person at the called number; or
E. Knowingly permitting any telephone under one's control to be used for any of the purposes mentioned herein. (Ord. 860, 4-12-1995)
Any person violating any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be subject to penalty as provided in section 1-4-1 of this code. (Ord. 860, 4-12-1995; amd. 1999 Code)
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 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 person with a laser pointer as described in this section.
C. Penalty: Any person found guilty of an offense under this section shall be fined not less than seventy five dollars ($75.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each offense. (Ord. 1055, 5-12-1999)
A. Noise Restrictions: It shall be unlawful for a person to play, use, operate or permit to be played, used or operated, any radio, tape recorder, cassette player or other similar device for receiving broadcast sound or reproducing recorded sound if such device is located: 1) on a public way, or 2) in any motor vehicle on a public way, and if the sound generated by the device is clearly audible to a person with normal hearing at a distance greater than seventy five feet (75').
B. Exception: This section shall not apply to any person participating in a parade or public assembly in which a permit has been issued or to authorized emergency vehicles.
C. Penalties: Any person convicted of violating the provisions of this section shall be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) nor more than three hundred dollars ($300.00) per offense. (Ord. 1204, 9-25-2002)
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