Redlands Municipal Code Ch. 9.21 Laser Devices

As used in this chapter, the term "laser device" means any of several devices that convert incident electromagnetic radiation of mixed frequencies to one or more discrete frequencies of highly amplified and coherent visible radiation; as well as any other such devices operating on the principle of light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation. (Ord. 2416 § 1, 1999)

A. It is unlawful for any person to point or otherwise direct the beam from a laser device into the eye(s) or onto the body of another person.

B. It is unlawful for any person to point or otherwise direct the beam from a laser device into the eye(s) or onto the body of any animal.

C. It is unlawful for any person to point or otherwise direct the beam from a laser device toward any occupied vehicle.

D. It is unlawful for any person to point or otherwise direct the beam from a laser device toward any stage, podium, bandstand or other area where a live performance is taking place, or at any movie screen where a film or video is being shown. (Ord. 2416 § 1, 1999)

Nothing herein shall prohibit the use of a laser device:

A. By any licensed and qualified physician, veterinarian, medical technician or other class of licensed therapist for diagnostic or treatment purposes.

B. By any person for scientific, commercial or industrial purposes; provided the laser device is not directed into the eye(s) or onto the body of another person or animal or toward any occupied vehicle.

C. By any student, regularly enrolled in any educational institution; provided such use is in a controlled laboratory or classroom setting, with the permission and under the direct supervision of a licensed teacher or instructor.

D. By any person possessing a valid California hunting license; provided that the laser device is used as an aiming device, properly mounted and affixed to a firearm and not directed in the eye(s) or onto the body of another person, toward any occupied vehicle or toward any animal that is not being hunted.

E. By any person at a licensed shooting range; provided the laser device is used as an aiming device, properly mounted and affixed to a firearm and not directed into the eye(s) or onto the body of another person, animal or toward any occupied vehicle.

F. By any peace officer in the ordinary course of his or her duties as an aiming device, properly mounted and affixed to a firearm. (Ord. 2416 § 1, 1999)

Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and in addition to any other punishment herein prescribed, shall be liable to fine and imprisonment. (Ord. 2416 § 1, 1999)