Palm Desert Municipal Code Ch. 9.69 Laser Pointers

For the purposes of this chapter, "laser pointer or other similar device" is defined as any device capable of emitting a highly amplified ultraviolet or infrared light, regardless of the color of the light emitted.

(Ord. 916 § 1, 1999)

It is unlawful for any person to focus, point, shine, or otherwise direct the beam of a laser pointer or other similar device at any person, or directly or indirectly into the eyes of another person or animal, or into a moving vehicle, in such a manner as to be injurious to, harass, disturb, or place in fear of bodily harm any other person and/or property.

(Ord. 916 § 1, 1999)

No minor shall possess or use a laser pointer except under the direct supervision and control of the minor's parents, legal guardian, or other adult authorized by the parent or legal guardian to exercise such supervision.

(Ord. 916 § 1, 1999)

Any person violating the provisions of Section 9.69.020 or 9.69.030 of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor or an infraction, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars or imprisonment in the County Jail for a period of not more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

Minors shall be dealt with in accordance with juvenile court law and procedure.

Upon conviction of any person of a violation of any of these sections, the device shall be deemed a nuisance and disposed of by the law enforcement personnel.

(Ord. 916 § 1, 1999)