§ 163.709 — Unlawful directing of light from a laser pointer

Oregon § 163.709

• Jurisdiction: Oregon
• Vol.: 4
• Title 16: Crimes and Punishments
• Ch. 163: Offenses Against Persons

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(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.

Legislative History

1999 c.757 §1; 2005 c.447 §9