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6/9/05-Gov. Jeb Bush signed a bill June 8 that makes it a felony to aim laser lighting devices at people operating airplanes, cars, trucks, boats or other transportation. It passed the state’s House and Senate on unanimous votes.
Under the new law, previously HB1025, anyone who shines a laser at a moving vehicle could face up to five years in prison and a $5,000 fine. A laser-wielding scofflaw could get 15 years in prison and a $15,000 fine if the incident causes an injury.
It takes effect July 1.

6/7/05-A bill before Gov. Jeb Bush would make aiming laser beams at people operating airplanes, cars, trucks, boats or other transportation a felony. It passed the House and Senate on unanimous votes.
Under HB1025, anyone who shines a laser at a moving vehicle could face up to five years in prison and a $5,000 fine. A laser-wielding scofflaw could get 15 years in prison and a $15,000 fine if the incident causes an injury.
For bill status, call (850) 488-4371. In Florida, call 1-800-342-1827.

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