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US: New Missouri law makes it illegal to aim a laser pointer at a uniformed officer
Effective August 28 2021, a new Missouri law makes it illegal to knowingly direct a light from a laser pointer at a uniformed safety officer, including a peace officer (as defined under section 590.010), security guard, firefighter, emergency medical worker, or other uniformed municipal, state, or federal officer.
A "laser pointer" is defined as a device that emits a visible light amplified by the stimulated emission of radiation.
The offense is a Class A misdemeanor.
From the "Revisor of Missouri" website page describing the new law
A "laser pointer" is defined as a device that emits a visible light amplified by the stimulated emission of radiation.
The offense is a Class A misdemeanor.
From the "Revisor of Missouri" website page describing the new law