It is unlawful for any person less than eighteen years of age to have in his or her possession at any private or public place, except as provided herein, a laser pointer of the following type:

(1) A helium neon (HeNe) laser which typically operates at a wavelength of 6.32.8 nMe with the mandated power limit of 5mW of power. Said lasers are considered Class 2 lasers with the potential for eye injury; and

(2) A diode laser which typically operates at a wavelength of 670 nMe (although others are possible) with a power source providing 5mW. Said lasers are considered Class 3a lasers, with the potential for eye injury. (Ord. 99-1499 Art. I (part), 1999)

No person, firm or corporation shall sell to or provide a minor with a Class 2 or Class 3A laser pointer as described in this chapter unless the minor is accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at the time of purchase and transfer. No minor shall, at the time of purchase of such laser pointer, furnish fraudulent evidence of majority. No minor shall, except while accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, possess a Class 2 or Class 3a laser pointer as described in this chapter on any public property or any private property and with the express permission of the lawful owner or manager of the private property. Also provided, however, that the possession by a person under the age of eighteen years, under the direct supervision of the parent or guardian of such person in the privacy of the parent’s or guardian’s home, shall not be prohibited. (Ord. 99-1499 Art. I (part), 1999)

Any person found guilty of an offense of this chapter shall be subject to a fine of not less than one hundred dollars or more than seven hundred fifty dollars including, but not limited to, confiscation and destruction of said laser pointer and/or any other penalties set forth by state law. (Ord. 03-1606 § 2 (part), 2003; Ord. 99-1499 Art. I (part), 1999)

The parent or legal guardian of an unemancipated minor defendant who resides with such parent or legal guardian shall be subject to those liabilities as enumerated in Section 7.100.030. (Ord. 99-1499 Art. I (part), 1999)