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2010 Illinois Code
CHAPTER 720 CRIMINAL OFFENSES
720 ILCS 5/ Criminal Code of 1961.
Article 24.6 - Laser Pointers
(720 ILCS 5/24.6‑5) Sec. 24.6‑5. Definitions. In this Article: "Laser pointer" means a hand‑held device that emits light amplified by the stimulated emission of radiation that is visible to the human eye. "Laser sight" means a laser pointer that can be attached to a firearm and can be used to improve the accuracy of the firearm. (Source: P.A. 91‑252, eff. 1‑1‑00.) |
(720 ILCS 5/24.6‑20) Sec. 24.6‑20. Aiming a laser pointer at a peace officer. (a) A person commits aiming a laser pointer at a peace officer when he or she intentionally or knowingly aims an operating laser pointer at a person he or she knows or reasonably should know to be a peace officer. (b) Sentence. Aiming a laser pointer at a peace officer is a Class A misdemeanor. (Source: P.A. 91‑252, eff. 1‑1‑00.) |
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