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Laser Pointing Devices

HRS div. 1, tit. 10, ch. 0136
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HRS §136-1 Definitions

136-1. Definitions As used in this chapter, "laser pointing device" means any hand-held laser device, which is not designed as a sighting device for a weapon nor for use in a medical procedure. This term includes the commercially-available device, which is commonly known as a "laser pen" or "laser pointer". [L 1999, c 94, pt of §1]

HRS §136-2 Harassment; prohibited

136-2. Harassment; prohibited No person eighteen years of age or over shall intentionally focus, point, or shine a laser pointing device directly or indirectly into the eye or eyes of another person, or upon another person or animal, in such a manner as would reasonably be expected to annoy, harass, or alarm the person or animal. [L 1999, c 94, pt of §1]

HRS §136-3 Sale to minors; prohibited

136-3. Sale to minors; prohibited It shall be unlawful to sell or furnish a laser pointing device to any minor. L 1999, c 94, pt of §1

HRS §136-4 Possession of laser pointing devices by minors prohibited

136-4. Possession of laser pointing devices by minors prohibited It shall be unlawful for any minor to possess a laser pointing device. L 1999, c 94, pt of §1

HRS §136-5 Exemptions

136-5. Exemptions Sections 136-3 and 136-4 shall not apply to any hand-held laser devices used in a recreational activity commonly referred to as "laser tag", and which activity is offered for a fee by an amusement or recreation facility, provided that the devices shall be collected by the operator of the facility following their use. [L 1999, c 94, pt of §1]

HRS §136-6 Penalties

136-6. Penalties (a) Any violation of section 136-2 is punishable by a fine of not less than $100 and not more than $500 or imprisonment for a definite term to be fixed by the court not to exceed thirty days, or both. (b) Any violation of section 136-3 or 136-4 is punishable by a fine of not less than $100 and not more than $500. [L 1999, c 94, pt of §1]
Source: Hawaii State Legislature (capitol.hawaii.gov), via Internet Archive capturesURL: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol03_Ch0121-0200D/HRS0136/HRS_0136-.htmFetched: 11/10/2026

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