Texas Penal Code - Section 42.13. Use Of Laser Pointers
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§ 42.13. USE OF LASER POINTERS. (a) A person commits an
offense if the person knowingly directs a light from a laser pointer
at a uniformed safety officer, including a peace officer, security
guard, firefighter, emergency medical service worker, or other
uniformed municipal, state, or federal officer.
(b) In this section, "laser pointer" means a device that
emits a visible light amplified by the stimulated emission of
radiation.
(c) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 467, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Section: 42.072 42.08 42.09 42.091 42.10 42.11 42.12 42.13 43.01 43.02 43.03 43.04 43.05 43.06 43.21
Last modified: August 11, 2007
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