Are there any laws regarding the use of laser pointers?
Indiana law (IC 35-47-5.4-1) says, A person who knowingly or intentionally directs [the beam of a laser pointer] at a public safety officer without the consent of the public safety officer commits a Class B misdemeanor. A Public Safety Officer is defined as: • a state police officer; • a state police motor carrier inspector (effective July 1, 2003) • a county sheriff; • a county police officer; • a correctional officer; • an excise police officer; • a county police reserve officer; • a city police officer; • a city police reserve officer; • a conservation enforcement officer; • a town marshal; • a deputy town marshal; • a state university police officer appointed under IC 20-12-3.
