§ 70014. Aiming laser pointer at vessel

• (a) It shall be unlawful to cause the beam of a laser pointer to strike a vessel operating on the navigable waters of the United States.
• (b) This section shall not apply to a member or element of the Department of Defense or Department of Homeland Security acting in an official capacity for the purpose of research, development, operations, testing, or training.
• (c) In this section the term “laser pointer” means any device designed or used to amplify electromagnetic radiation by stimulated emission that emits a beam designed to be used by the operator as a pointer or highlighter to indicate, mark, or identify a specific position, place, item, or object.