[AZ-Observing] Re: Recent information on laser pointers
- From: Andrew Cooper <acooper@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sat, 07 Jan 2006 21:31:10 -0700
I checked. Arizona does indeed regulate class IIIb lasers (>5mW), look
under the Arizona Radiation Regulatory Agency (ARRA at
http://www.arra.state.az.us/). Yes, the same guys who certify nuclear
labs and power plants for the state. Typical bureaucratic overkill is
involved. The licensing requirements are prohibitive to an individual
for our types of uses... yearly fees ($350), forms, site license,
training requirements, etc.
Andrew
Peg & Sam wrote:
>Yes, it appears that 5 mW or less are Class IIIa and anything greater than 5
>mW may be problematic depending on state laws. I did check on AZ and
>couldn't find anything when searching for "laser". I will be watching a bit
>more closely to make sure our legislators don't try to regulate the use of
>lasers without some form of opposition on my part.
>
>Unfortunately, all we need is another idiot or two who flash an aircraft and
>have the media blow it out of proportion to a point that someone drafts a
>bill.
>
>Again, the point of my original post was to inform rather than alarm. I was
>just surprised that FDA regulates lasers for non-medical use.
>
>Sam Rua
>http:\\www.balinka.com\astronomy.htm
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