[HISTORY: Adopted by the City Council of the City of Brigantine 4-7-1999
by Ord. No. 3-1999. Amendments noted where applicable.]
The following definitions shall have the following meanings as used
in this chapter:
Any device that emits light amplified by the simulated emission of
radiation that is visible to the human eye.
Any street, alley, avenue, boulevard, roadway, highway, cul-de-sac,
beach, bay, sidewalk or playground, or public building.
It is unlawful for any person under the age of 18 years old to possess
a laser pointer within the City of Brigantine.
It is unlawful for any person in the City of Brigantine to focus, point
or shine a laser beam directly or indirectly onto another person in such a
manner as to harass, annoy or injure said person.
It shall be unlawful for any person to use a laser pointer in such a
manner that the laser beam illuminates a uniformed law enforcement officer,
firefighter or emergency services personnel within the City of Brigantine.
It shall be unlawful for any person to use a laser pointer in such a
manner that the laser beam illuminates the operator of a motor vehicle within
the City of Brigantine.
It shall be unlawful for any person to use a laser pointer in any public
place within the City of Brigantine.
It shall be unlawful for any person or business entity to sell or give
away as a prize, gift or bonus a laser device to any person under the age
of 18 years of age in the City of Brigantine.
If any state law is adopted which is contrary to any provisions of this
chapter to the extent of any inconsistency, the state law shall govern and
take precedence.
Nothing in this chapter shall make the use of laser devices illegal
if used as part of a lawful business, profession or other lawful employment.
Any person guilty of a violation of this chapter may be subject up to
a $1,000 fine, 90 days community service or up to 90 days in jail, all as
determined in the discretion of the Municipal Court Judge.
