![]() (2) members or elements of the Department of Defense or Department of Homeland Security acting in an official capacity for the purpose of research, development, operations, testing or training or (1) an authorized individual in the conduct of research and development or flight test operations conducted by an aircraft manufacturer, the Federal Aviation Administration, or any other person authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct such research and development or flight test operations (c) EXCEPTIONS - This section does not prohibit aiming a beam of a laser pointer at an aircraft, or the flight path of such an aircraft, by. (b) LASER POINTER DEFINED - As used in this section, the term `laser pointer' means any device designed or used to amplify electromagnetic radiation by stimulated emission that emits a beam designed to be used by the operator as a pointer or highlighter to indicate, mark, or identify a specific position, place, item, or object. (a) OFFENSE - Whoever knowingly aims the beam of a laser pointer at an aircraft in the special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States, or at the flight path of such an aircraft, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both. WISCONSIN: Restrictions on the use of laser pointers. ![]() WASHINGTON STATE: Unlawful discharge of a laser.VIRGINIA, city of Virginia Beach: Misdemeanor to aim into eyes.VIRGINIA: Illegal to aim lasers at law enforcement officers.VIRGINIA: Interference with operation of aircraft.TEXAS: Law enforcement and aircraft illumination.TENNESSEE: Aiming a laser pointer at a law enforcement officer or similar.SOUTH CAROLINA: New North Myrtle Beach ordinance of February 2013.SOUTH CAROLINA: Old North Myrtle Beach ordinance as of September 17 2012.SOUTH CAROLINA: Myrtle Beach restricts minors and misuse.SOUTH CAROLINA: No sales to, or possession by, minors.PUERTO RICO: Illegal to aim at aircraft or law enforcement officers.OREGON: "Unlawful directing" of a laser pointer.OKLAHOMA: Laser Safety Act, $100 for first violation, $500 for second.NEW YORK STATE: Illegal to aim a laser at an aircraft, or its flight path.NEW YORK CITY: Laser pointer regulations.2013 - Governor vetos bill to ban laser pointer sales over 1 mW NEW JERSEY, town of Ocean City (2011): Ban on laser pointer sales and possession.NEW HAMPSHIRE: Illegal to shine a laser at an occupied aircraft, vehicle, window or at a person.NEVADA: Directing laser light with intent to interfere with an aircraft.MISSOURI, city of Joplin: Restrictions on possession, use.MISSOURI, city of Springfield: Restrictions on possession, use.MISSOURI: Aiming a laser at a uniformed safety officer.MINNESOTA: Crime to aim laser into cockpit.MICHIGAN, city of Dearborn: Unlawful to harass.MICHIGAN, state: Up to 5 years, $10,000 fine for aiming directed energy weapons including lasers at aircraft, moving trains.MARYLAND, town of Ocean City (1998): Harassment prohibited.MARYLAND, town of Ocean City (2010): Ban and restriction on some uses, sales.MARYLAND, town of Ocean City (2014): Ban on sales and possession restriction on use.MARYLAND, statewide: Misdemeanor to knowingly aim at aircraft.LOUISIANA, illegal to intentionally aim laser light at aircraft.ILLINOIS, village of Westchester: City bans possession by minors.ILLINOIS, county of Champaign: Possession and use.ILLINOIS, statewide: General requirements.ILLINOIS: Criminalize discharge into cockpits.ILLINOIS: All Class 3B and 4 lasers must be registered.HAWAII: Illegal for under-18-year-olds to possess laser pointers.GEORGIA: Illegal to aim at police, aircraft (proposed).FLORIDA: City of Leesburg bans laser harassment in 1999.FLORIDA: Law enforcement and illuminating vehicles.CONNECTICUT: Limitation on sale and use of laser pointers.CALIFORNIA: Los Angeles bans lasers at demonstrations.ARIZONA: Aiming a laser pointer at a peace officer or an occupied aircraft.US: (For reference) FDA Import Alert 95-04.US: (For reference) Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968.US: FDA proposes allowing only red laser pointers.US: FDA proposes changes to Federal Laser Performance Standard.US: FDA information for laser pointer manufacturers.US: FDA/CDRH recommends aircraft/vehicle caution label.US: Illegal to strike maritime vessel with laser pointer beam.US: FAA civil penalties of up to $25,000. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |