2011 Oregon Revised Statutes
ORS Volume 4, Chapters 131 - 170
ORS Chapter 163
163.709 Unlawful directing of light from a laser pointer.


OR Rev Stat § 163.709 (through Leg Sess 2011) What's This?

(1) A person commits the offense of unlawful directing of light from a laser pointer if the person knowingly directs light from a laser pointer at another person without the consent of the other person and the other person is:

(a) A peace officer as defined in ORS 161.015 who is acting in the course of official duty; or

(b) A uniformed private security professional as defined in ORS 181.870 who is on duty.

(2) The offense described in this section, unlawful directing of light from a laser pointer, is a Class A misdemeanor.

(3) As used in this section, laser pointer means a device that emits light amplified by the stimulated emission of radiation that is visible to the human eye. [1999 c.757 1; 2005 c.447 9]

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