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<br />(1) "Laser" means a maser that can generate or amplify light waves. <br />(2) "Laser pointer" means a compact instrument consisting of a low-power, visible <br />light laser, designed to be used primarily for pointing out features on a projected visual display. <br />(3) "Maser" means any of various devices that generate electromagnetic waves of <br />precise frequency or that amplify such waves while maintaining frequency and phase by using the <br />excess energy of a resonant atomic or molecular system. <br />(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to focus, point or shine a laser beam directly or <br />indirectly on another person or animal in such a manner as to harass, annoy, or injure said person or <br />animal. <br />(c) It sha11 be unlawful for any person under the age of eighteen years to possess a laser <br />pointer. A person shall not be in violation of this section if his possession of a laser pointer is <br />necessary for his employment, trade, or occupation and it is necessary for the pointer to be carried <br />on his person. Further, a person shall not be in violation of this section if, at the time of his <br />possession, he is acting under the immediate supervision of a teacher or parent. <br />(d) It shall be unlawful for any person to sell, or offer for sale, a laser pointer to any <br />person who, at the time, is under the age of 18 years. <br />(e) Any person who violates paragraphs (b), (c) or (d) of this section is guilty of a minor <br />misdemeanor." <br />SECTION 2: That all Ordinances or Resolutions, or parts of Ordinances or Resolutions, <br />in conflict or inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance be, and hereby are, to the extent <br />of any such conflict or inconsistency, repealed. <br />SECTION 3. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the <br />earliest peri provided for by law. <br />PASSED: <br />i <br />? <br />A ST.• BARBARA L. SEMAN <br />Clerk of Council <br />APPROVED: <br />YOR NORMAN T. MUSIAL <br />First Reading: o q ? <br />Second Reading: j S ' a,? <br />Third Reading: <br />Committee: <br />A. SARINGER <br />, <br />nt of Council <br />APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM: <br />Amended by Law Department 5117199 <br />