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RCW 9A.49.001 Findings.
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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 o…
RCW 9A.49.010 Definitions.
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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 am…
RCW 9A.49.020 Unlawful discharge of a laser in the first degree.
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(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 employee of a law enforcem…
RCW 9A.49.030 Unlawful discharge of a laser in the second degree.
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(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 first or second degree: (a) …