An Act to make certain uses of laser pointers unlawful.

Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota:

Section 1. That a NEW SECTION be added:

22-18-41. Unlawful directing--Light--Laser pointer.

If a person knowingly Anyone who intentionally directs light from a laser pointer at the body of a law enforcement officer without the consent of the officer, the person is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. For purposes of this section, a laser pointer is a device that emits light amplified by the stimulated emission of radiation that is visible to the human eye.