Hawaii · statute · Haw. Rev. Stat. ch. 136 · 6 active provisions
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".
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.
It shall be unlawful to sell or furnish a laser pointing device to any minor.
It shall be unlawful for any minor to possess a laser pointing device.
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.
(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.