Arkansas § 5-54-132 - Projecting a laser light on a law enforcement officer.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-54-132 — Projecting a laser light on a law enforcement officer., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-54-132. Projecting a laser light on a law enforcement officer.
It is unlawful for any person to knowingly cause a laser light beam, colored light beam, or other targeting, pointing, or spotting light beam, to be projected, displayed, or shined on a law enforcement officer while in the performance of the law enforcement officer's duties. Any person violating a provision of this section is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 5-54-132
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-54-132 cover?
Section 5-54-132 ("Projecting a laser light on a law enforcement officer.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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