California legal term
laser pointer in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “laser pointer” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the California criminal code.
What does “laser pointer” mean in California criminal law?
“laser pointer” means any hand held laser beam device or demonstration laser product that emits a single point of light amplified by the stimulated emission of radiation that is visible to the human eye. (Cal. Penal Code § 417.25)
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