Chapter 9.15
LASER LIGHTS OR LASER POINTERS
Sections:
9.15.010 Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the following words shall have the definitions which follow, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
“Bodily injury” shall mean any impairment of physical condition including, but not limited to, physical pain or damage to tissue, temporary or permanent.
“City-owned or controlled property” shall mean any City-leased property, or property wherein the City is the owner of record.
“Laser light” shall mean any device that projects a beam or point of light by means of light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation; or any device that simulates the appearance of a laser beam by producing a beam of light less than one inch in diameter.
“Law enforcement officer” shall mean any Federal, State or City police officer, Sheriff or Sheriff’s Deputy, or Park Ranger.
“Property manager” shall mean the City official, agent or designee who is given management authority over the property regardless of his or her title. [Ord. G-99-20, passed 8-2-99. 1983 Code § 13.132.01.]
9.15.020 Violations.
(A) No person shall knowingly project a laser light onto the person of a law enforcement officer, whether on or off duty, without the consent of the law enforcement officer.
(B) No person shall knowingly project a laser light onto the body of another person without such person’s consent.
(C) No person shall possess a laser light at the Victory Theater, Roberts Municipal Stadium, Mesker Amphitheater or other City-owned or controlled property without the consent of the property manager. Such consent shall be given only if the use of such laser light reasonably aids in the presentation of the event.
(D) No person shall knowingly project a laser light onto the person of a sporting event referee or official, a performer, entertainer, coach, or athlete without such person’s consent at any City-owned or controlled property. [Ord. G-99-20, passed 8-2-99. 1983 Code § 13.132.02.]
9.15.030 Fines – Penalties.
(A) This chapter may be enforced in any manner authorized by State law.
(B) Any person who violates EMC 9.15.020(A) or (D) shall be subject to the following fines:
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First offense |
$200.00 |
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Second offense |
$500.00 |
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Third or subsequent offense |
$1,000 |
In the event there is bodily injury inflicted upon a person by use of a laser light, the minimum fine shall be $1,000.
(C) Any person who violates EMC 9.15.020(B) or (C) shall be subject to the following fines:
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First offense |
$25.00 |
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Second offense |
$100.00 |
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Third or subsequent offense |
$500.00 |
In the event there is bodily injury inflicted upon a person by use of a laser light, the minimum fine shall be $1,000.
(D) Any person who possesses a laser light in violation of this chapter shall not be allowed to enter upon City-owned or controlled property. A person who has possessed or used a laser light in violation of this chapter and refuses to dispose of the laser light shall be ordered to leave the premises and not return that day. [Ord. G-99-20, passed 8-2-99. 1983 Code § 13.132.03.]