Citations Affected: IC 35-47.
Synopsis: Regulation of laser pointers. Makes it a Class B
misdemeanor for a person to knowingly or intentionally direct light
from a laser pointer at a public safety officer. Makes it a Class B
misdemeanor for a person to manufacture, possess, display, offer, sell,
lend, give away, or purchase any knife with a blade that may be
propelled from the knife handle by hand pressure applied to a button,
device containing gas, spring, or other device in the handle of the knife.
Effective: July 1, 2000.
November 23, 1999, read first time and referred to Committee on Corrections, Criminal
and Civil Procedures.
January 13, 2000, amended, reported favorably _ Do Pass.
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning
criminal law and procedure.
SECTION 1. IC 35-47-4.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE
AS A NEW CHAPTER TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
JULY 1, 2000]:
Chapter 4.5. Regulation of Laser Pointers
Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to the use of a laser pointer:
(1) for educational purposes by individuals engaged in an
organized meeting or training class; or
(2) during the normal course of work or trade activities.
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "laser pointer" means a device
that emits light amplified by the stimulated emission of radiation
that is visible to the human eye.
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "public safety officer" means:
(1) a state police officer;
(2) a county sheriff;
(3) a county police officer;
(4) a correctional officer;
(5) an excise police officer;
(6) a county police reserve officer;
(7) a city police officer;
(8) a city police reserve officer;
(9) a conservation enforcement officer;
(10) a town marshal;
(11) a deputy town marshal;
(12) a state university police officer appointed under
IC 20-12-3.5;
(13) a probation officer;
(14) a firefighter (as defined in IC 9-18-34-1);
(15) an emergency medical technician; or
(16) a paramedic.
Sec. 4. A person who knowingly or intentionally directs light
from a laser pointer at a public safety officer without the consent
of the public safety officer commits a Class B misdemeanor.
SECTION 2. IC 35-47-5-2 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2000]: Sec. 2. It is a Class B
misdemeanor for a person to manufacture, possess, display, offer, sell,
lend, give away, or purchase any knife with a blade that:
(1) opens automatically; or
(2) may be propelled from the knife handle;
by hand pressure applied to a button, device containing gas, spring, or
other device in the handle of the knife.