A person who intentionally or knowingly points, directs or aims a laser pointer shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000), imprisonment for a term not to exceed six (6) months, or both penalties at the discretion of the court in the following circumstances:
(a) When a person points a laser at a law enforcement officer or agent engaged in the performance of his/her official duties in such a manner that such officer or agent would reasonably believe that a firearm is pointed at him/her;
(b) When a person points a laser at a law enforcement officer or agent engaged in the performance of his/her official duties, jeopardizing the safety or operation of a motor vehicle or interrupting or impairing the services offered by such officer or agent to the citizenry; or
(c) When a person aims a laser at an aircraft on the ground or in flight, while occupied, with the intent to interfere with or interrupt the operation of the aircraft, jeopardizing the safety of the pilot or the persons aboard.
(d) When a person aims a laser at an air traffic control tower, while occupied, in any airport within the jurisdiction of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
History —July 30, 2014, No. 118, § 3.