8/24/07-Gov. Jon Corzine has signed a bill into law levying hefty fines on people who aim laser lighting devices at people operating airplanes, cars, trucks, buses, trains and other vehicles. It took effect immediately.
The new law, previously A415, fines anyone who shines a laser at a vehicle as much as $1,000. A laser-wielding scofflaw would also face up to six months in jail. If the usage of a laser causes injury, stiffer penalties would result.
The bill also prohibit persons from throwing or shooting something at vehicles as well as delaying or preventing the operation of vehicles.

7/25/07-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 and other vehicles. It has moved to Gov. Jon Corzine’s desk. The Senate previously approved it by unanimous consent.
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 six 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.
For bill status, call (609) 292-4840. In New Jersey, call 1-800-792-8630.
Click here to read the 2006 legislative updates for A415.