Ind. Code § 35-47-4.5-0.1 Repealed
As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.621. Repealed by P.L.63-2012, SEC.75.
Ind. Code ch. 35-47-4.5
Ind. Code ch. 35-47-4.5
in effectInd. Code § 35-47-4.5-1 Exceptions
Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to the use of a laser pointer:
(1) for educational purposes by individuals engaged in an organized meeting or training class; or
(2) during the normal course of work or trade activities.
As added by P.L.70-2000, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 35-47-4.5-1.5 "Firefighter"
Sec. 1.5. As used in this chapter, "firefighter" means an individual who is:
(1) a full-time, salaried firefighter; or
(2) a volunteer firefighter (as defined in IC 36-8-12-2).
As added by P.L.147-2018, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 35-47-4.5-2 "Laser pointer"
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "laser pointer" means a device that emits light amplified by the stimulated emission of radiation that is visible to the human eye.
As added by P.L.70-2000, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 35-47-4.5-3 "Public safety officer"
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "public safety officer" means:
(1) a state police officer;
(2) a county sheriff;
(3) a county police officer;
(4) a correctional officer;
(5) an excise police officer;
(6) a county police reserve officer;
(7) a city police officer;
(8) a city police reserve officer;
(9) a conservation enforcement officer;
(10) a gaming agent;
(11) a town marshal;
(12) a deputy town marshal;
(13) a state educational institution police officer appointed under IC 21-39-4;
(14) a probation officer;
(15) a firefighter;
(16) an emergency medical technician;
(17) a paramedic;
(18) a member of a consolidated law enforcement department established under IC 36-3-1-5.1;
(19) a gaming control officer;
(20) a community corrections officer;
(21) a conservancy district marshal; or
(22) a deputy conservancy district marshal.
As added by P.L.70-2000, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.227-2005, SEC.11; P.L.170-2005, SEC.18; P.L.1-2006, SEC.536; P.L.2-2007, SEC.379; P.L.227-2007, SEC.69; P.L.3-2008, SEC.255; P.L.158-2013, SEC.591; P.L.257-2017, SEC.47; P.L.147-2018, SEC.29; P.L.122-2023, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 35-47-4.5-4 Directing laser pointer at public safety officer or state police motor carrier inspector
Sec. 4. A person who knowingly or intentionally directs light amplified by the stimulated emission of radiation that is visible to the human eye or any other electromagnetic radiation from a laser pointer at a public safety officer or a state police motor carrier inspector without the consent of the public safety officer or state police motor carrier inspector commits a Class B misdemeanor.
As added by P.L.70-2000, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.232-2003, SEC.2.
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