Hawaii Revised Statutes, Chapter 136 — Laser Pointing Devices

Division 1. Government — Title 10. Public Safety and Internal Security

Hawaii Revised Statutes as published by the Hawaii State Legislature (files updated 1/5/2026 7:14 PM).

Division 1 Government

Title 10 Public Safety and Internal Security

Chapter 136 Laser Pointing Devices

§136-1 Definitions

As used in this chapter, "laser pointing device" means any hand-held laser device, which is not designed as a sighting device for a weapon nor for use in a medical procedure. This term includes the commercially-available device, which is commonly known as a "laser pen" or "laser pointer".

[L 1999, c 94, pt of §1]

§136-2 Harassment; prohibited

No person eighteen years of age or over shall intentionally focus, point, or shine a laser pointing device directly or indirectly into the eye or eyes of another person, or upon another person or animal, in such a manner as would reasonably be expected to annoy, harass, or alarm the person or animal.

[L 1999, c 94, pt of §1]

§136-3 Sale to minors; prohibited

It shall be unlawful to sell or furnish a laser pointing device to any minor.

[L 1999, c 94, pt of §1]

§136-4 Possession of laser pointing devices by minors prohibited

It shall be unlawful for any minor to possess a laser pointing device.

[L 1999, c 94, pt of §1]

§136-5 Exemptions

Sections 136-3 and 136-4 shall not apply to any hand-held laser devices used in a recreational activity commonly referred to as "laser tag", and which activity is offered for a fee by an amusement or recreation facility, provided that the devices shall be collected by the operator of the facility following their use.

[L 1999, c 94, pt of §1]

§136-6 Penalties

(a) Any violation of section 136-2 is punishable by a fine of not less than $100 and not more than $500 or imprisonment for a definite term to be fixed by the court not to exceed thirty days, or both.

(b) Any violation of section 136-3 or 136-4 is punishable by a fine of not less than $100 and not more than $500.

[L 1999, c 94, pt of §1]