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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFifty-fifth Legislature First Regular Session |
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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
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Creates 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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