California § 417.25 - Every person who, except in self-defense, aims or points a laser scope, as define
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 417.25 — Every person who, except in self-defense, aims or points a laser scope, as define, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 417.25. Every person who, except in self-defense, aims or points a laser scope, as define
(a) Every person who, except in self-defense, aims or points a laser scope, as defined in subdivision (b), or a laser pointer, as defined in subdivision (c), at another person in a threatening manner with the specific intent to cause a reasonable person fear of bodily harm is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment in a county jail for up to 30 days. For purposes of this section, the laser scope need not be attached to a firearm. (b) As used in this section, âlaser scopeâ means a portable battery-powered device capable of being attached to a firearm and capable of projecting a laser light on objects at a distance. (c) As used in this section, âlaser pointerâ means any hand held laser beam device or demonstration laser product that emits a single point of light amplified by the stimulated emission of radiation that is visible to the human eye.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 417.25 cover?
Section 417.25 ("Every person who, except in self-defense, aims or points a laser scope, as define") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. 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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