2006 Indiana Code - CHAPTER 4.5. REGULATION OF LASER POINTERS
IC 35-47-4.5Chapter 4.5. Regulation of Laser Pointers
IC 35-47-4.5-1
Exceptions
35-47-4.5-1 Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to the use of a
laser pointer:
(1) for educational purposes by individuals engaged in an
organized meeting or training class; or
(2) during the normal course of work or trade activities.
As added by P.L.70-2000, SEC.1.
IC 35-47-4.5-2
"Laser pointer" defined
35-47-4.5-2 Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "laser pointer" means
a device that emits light amplified by the stimulated emission of
radiation that is visible to the human eye.
As added by P.L.70-2000, SEC.1.
IC 35-47-4.5-3
"Public safety officer" defined
35-47-4.5-3 Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "public safety officer"
means:
(1) a state police officer;
(2) a county sheriff;
(3) a county police officer;
(4) a correctional officer;
(5) an excise police officer;
(6) a county police reserve officer;
(7) a city police officer;
(8) a city police reserve officer;
(9) a conservation enforcement officer;
(10) a gaming agent;
(11) a town marshal;
(12) a deputy town marshal;
(13) a state university police officer appointed under
IC 20-12-3.5;
(14) a probation officer;
(15) a firefighter (as defined in IC 9-18-34-1);
(16) an emergency medical technician; or
(17) a paramedic; or
(18) a member of a consolidated law enforcement department
established under IC 36-3-1-5.1.
As added by P.L.70-2000, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.227-2005,
SEC.11; P.L.170-2005, SEC.18; P.L.1-2006, SEC.536.
IC 35-47-4.5-4
Directing, laser pointer at public safety officer or state police
motor carrier inspector
35-47-4.5-4 Sec. 4. A person who knowingly or intentionally
directs light amplified by the stimulated emission of radiation that is
visible to the human eye or any other electromagnetic radiation from
a laser pointer at a public safety officer or a state police motor carrier
inspector without the consent of the public safety officer or state
police motor carrier inspector commits a Class B misdemeanor.
As added by P.L.70-2000, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.232-2003, SEC.2.
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