NUMB:
981296
VERS:
ORIGINAL
REF:
XXBY:
ALD. PAWLINSKI
TITL:
An ordinance relating to the sale, possession and use of laser pointers and providing a penalty.
SECS:
105-45 cr
ANLS:
- Analysis -
This ordinance regulates the sale, possession and use of laser pointers as follows:
1. Prohibits intentionally pointing a laser pointer beam at any part of the body of another individual.
2. Prohibits sale of laser pointers to minors under 18 years.
3. Prohibits possession of laser pointers by minors under 18 years.
4. Requires retail stores to locate laser pointers so they either are readily observable by cameras or personnel, or are inaccessible to customers without assistance.
The penalty for a minor possessing a laser pointer is $200. The penalty for any other violation is a forfeiture of $500 to $5,000 or, upon default, imprisonment for not more than 90 days.
BODY:
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
Part 1. Sections 105-45 of the code is created to read:
105-45. Sale, Possession and Use of Laser Pointers. 1. DEFINITIONS. In this section:
a. "Laser pointer" means any hand-held device that emits light amplified by the stimulated emission of radiation which is visible to the human eye.
b. "Person" means an individual, firm, partnership, corporation or association.
2. PROHIBITED USE. No person may intentionally, and without good cause, direct a beam from a laser pointer at any part of the body of another individual.
3. SALES TO MINORS. No person, except a parent or legal guardian, employer, teacher or other person authorized to supervise minors, may sell or give away or in any way furnish a laser pointer to any person under the age of 18.
4. POSSESSION BY MINORS. No person under the age of 18 may possess a laser pointer in a public or private place, without the express permission of the owner or operator of the property.
5. RETAIL SALES REGULATIONS. Each person th...
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