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HRS §136-2

Harassment by laser pointer is prohibited

This law makes it illegal for anyone 18 or older to aim a laser pointer at another person or animal in a way that would reasonably bother, harass, or scare them. It covers direct and indirect aiming, even if the beam is reflected.

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The statute, as written — Harassment; prohibited

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.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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