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Legislative Watch 
LEGISLATIVE
3/27/06-The Assembly unanimously approved a bill that would levy hefty fines on people who aim laser lighting devices at people operating airplanes, cars, trucks, buses, trains, trolleys and other vehicles. The bill has been sent to the Senate for further consideration.
Sponsored by Assemblyman Francis Bodine, R-Mt. Laurel, A415 would fine anyone who shines a laser at a vehicle as much as $1,000. A laser-wielding scofflaw would also face up to 6 months in jail.
If the usage of a laser causes injury, stiffer penalties would result.
The bill would also prohibit persons from throwing or shooting something at vehicles as well as delaying or preventing the operation of vehicles. Placing such items as sticks and stones on a runway also would be prohibited.
For bill status, call (609) 292-4840. In New Jersey, call 1-800-792-8630.
