Rockland County, NY Chapter 293 Laser Pointing Devices

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Rockland County Legislature 11-4-1998 by L.L. No. 11-1998. Amendments noted where applicable.]

§ 293-1 Prohibited sale to minors; restricted display for sale.

A. No person, firm or corporation within Rockland County shall sell to a consumer under the age of 18 years any laser pointing device.

B. No person, firm or corporation within Rockland County engaged in the sale of laser pointing devices shall store or display laser pointing devices unless such items are contained within a sealed and locked case or are located behind the service counter or in any other manner which restricts easy access to laser pointing devices by their customers and/or the general public.

§ 293-2 Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated.

LASER POINTING DEVICE

Any hand-held device which emits light amplified by the stimulated emission of radiation which is visible to the human eye.

§ 293-3 Penalties for offenses.

A. Any person, firm or corporation who violates § 293-1A or B of this chapter shall pay a civil fine of $500 for a first offense and not less than $1,000 but not more than $5,000 for the second and every subsequent offense.

B. Violations of this chapter shall be enforced by the Office of Consumer Protection[1] in any court of competent jurisdiction within Rockland County.

[1] Editor's Note: See Ch. 35, Consumer Protection, Office of.