163.709 Unlawful directing of light from a laser pointer
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163.709 Unlawful directing of light from a laser pointer.
(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 181A.840 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]
Note: 163.709 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 163 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.