ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Fifty-fifth Legislature

First Regular Session

 

HB 2548: high intensity laser possession; prohibition

Sponsor:  Representative Kavanagh, LD 23

Committee on Judiciary

Overview

Establishes laser possession at a riot or unlawful assembly as a class 1 misdemeanor.

History

A riot occurs when three or more people acting together recklessly uses or threatens force or violence and disturbs the public peace (A.R.S. § 13-2903). Unlawful assembly occurs when three or more people assemble with the intent to engage in a riot, or being present at a riot and refusing to obey an official order to disperse (A.R.S. § 13-2902).

An affirmative defense is a defense offered by the accused to excuse a criminal act (A.R.S. § 13-103).

Provisions

1.   ☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal NoteCreates a class 1 misdemeanor for laser possession at a riot or unlawful assembly, which occurs when a person knowingly possesses a high intensity laser at the location of a riot or unlawful assembly. (Sec. 1)

2.   Provides an affirmative defense if a person possesses a high intensity laser in the normal course of one's occupation. (Sec. 1)

3.    Defines high intensity laser. (Sec. 1)

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