RCW 9A.49.001 Findings. The legislature finds that lasers are becoming both less expensive and more accessible in our technologically advanced society. Laser devices are being used by individuals in a manner so as to intimidate and harass. This creates an especially serious problem for law enforcement officers who reasonably believe they are the target of […]
RCW 9A.49.010 Definitions. The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) “Aircraft” means any contrivance known or hereafter invented, used, or designed for navigation of or flight in air. (2) “Laser” means any device designed or used to amplify electromagnetic radiation by simulated [stimulated] emission which is […]
RCW 9A.49.020 Unlawful discharge of a laser in the first degree. (1) A person is guilty of unlawful discharge of a laser in the first degree if he or she knowingly and maliciously discharges a laser, under circumstances not amounting to malicious mischief in the first degree: (a) At a law enforcement officer or other […]
RCW 9A.49.030 Unlawful discharge of a laser in the second degree. (1) A person is guilty of unlawful discharge of a laser in the second degree if he or she knowingly and maliciously discharges a laser, under circumstances not amounting to unlawful discharge of a laser in the first degree or malicious mischief in the […]
RCW 9A.49.040 Civil infraction, when. Unlawful discharge of a laser in the first degree or second degree is a civil infraction if committed by a juvenile who has not before committed either offense. The monetary penalty imposed upon a juvenile may not exceed one hundred dollars. [ 1999 c 180 § 5.]
RCW 9A.49.050 Exclusions. This chapter does not apply to the conduct of a laser development activity by or on behalf of the United States armed forces. [ 1999 c 180 § 6.]
