1. Definitions. Unless otherwise expressly stated or the context clearly indicates a different intention, the following terms, for the purpose of this section, have the meanings given in this subsection.
A. “Laser” means any pointing device, siting device or other device that converts incident electromagnetic radiation of mixed frequencies to one or more discrete frequencies of highly amplified and coherent visible radiation. This includes any device that emits light amplified by the stimulated emission of radiation that is visible to the human eye.
B. “Minor” means any person under eighteen (18) years of age.
C. “School or other educational facility” means the buildings, grounds or facilities (or any portion thereof) owned, occupied by, or under the custody or control of public or private institutions for the primary purpose of providing educational or recreational instruction to students.
D. “Simulated laser” means any pointing device, siting device or other device that emits a beam of light similar in effect or appearance to that of a laser.
E. “Vehicle” means every device in, upon, or by which any person or property is, or may be, transported or drawn upon a street, including motor vehicles, motorcycles, and bicycles.
2. Pointing of Lasers at Individuals. No person shall use a laser or simulated laser in such a manner as to cause the beam of such laser or simulated laser to come into direct contact with another individual. A violation of this provision shall be classified as an “assault” under Section 40.01.01 of this Code of Ordinances and shall be punishable accordingly.
3. Pointing of Lasers at a Police Officer or Emergency Service Provider. No person shall use a laser or simulated laser in such a manner as to cause the beam of such laser or simulated laser to come into direct contact with a law enforcement official, uniformed police officer, uniformed traffic enforcement officer, uniformed member of a paid or volunteer fire department, uniformed emergency medical service worker, uniformed ambulance worker or other uniformed City, County, State, or federal peace officer, investigator or emergency service worker. A violation of this provision shall be classified as an “assault” under Section 40.01.01 of this Code of Ordinances. Any person found guilty of this provision shall be punished with the maximum fine and jail time allowed by law.
4. Pointing of Lasers at a Vehicle. No person shall use a laser or simulated laser in such a manner as to cause the beam of such laser or simulated laser to come into direct contact with a vehicle. For purposes of this provision, the term “vehicle” includes only those vehicles being operated on a public street at the time the vehicle comes into contact with any laser or simulated laser. A violation of this provision shall be classified as “harassment” under Section 40.01.02 of this Code of Ordinances and shall be punishable accordingly.
5. Pointing of Lasers at Police or Emergency Service Vehicles. No person shall use a laser or simulated laser in such a manner as to cause the beam of such laser or simulated laser to come into direct contact with a vehicle being operated by a law enforcement official, uniformed police officer, uniformed traffic enforcement officer, uniformed member of a paid or volunteer fire department, uniformed emergency medical service worker, uniformed ambulance worker or other uniformed City, County, State, or federal peace officer, investigator, emergency service worker or law enforcement official on duty and performing official acts with the City. A violation of this provision shall be classified as “harassment” under Section 40.01.02 of this Code of Ordinances. Any person found guilty of this provision shall be punished with the maximum fine and jail time allowed by law.
6. Pointing of Lasers at a Public Facility. No person shall use a laser or simulated laser in such a manner as to cause the beam of such laser or simulated laser to come into direct contact with any facility, property, or equipment owned or operated by the City of Windsor Heights or any other governmental entity. A violation of this provision shall be classified as “harassment” under Section 40.01.02 of this Code of Ordinances. Any person found guilty of this provision shall be punished with the maximum fine and jail time allowed by law.
7. Use of Lasers by Minors. No person shall furnish to any minor by gift, sale, or otherwise, any laser or simulated laser unless: (i) said minor is on the property of a school or other educational facility and actually participating in a supervised school program at the time the minor is given actual possession of the laser or simulated laser; or (ii) said minor is using the laser or simulated laser on private property and in the direct supervision of an adult.