Attorney's Note

Under the Indiana Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class B misdemeanorup to 180 daysup to $1,000
For details, see Ind. Code § 35-50-3-3

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 35-47-4.5-4

  • laser pointer: means a device that emits light amplified by the stimulated emission of radiation that is visible to the human eye. See Indiana Code 35-47-4.5-2
  • public safety officer: means :

    Indiana Code 35-47-4.5-3

   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.