A. The Federal Drug Administration and other agencies have issued warnings on the misuse of laser pointers, particularly in connection with minors;

B. Laser pointers misuse has been associated with visual impairment, such as temporary “flashblindness”, headaches and “afterimages”;

C. In addition to visual impairment, exposure to lasers can cause temporary distraction or panic, posing the potential for serious physical harm in some cases;

D. Laser pointer beams have been misused by minors and others to distract, harass, alarm or annoy persons or animals, and can be mistaken for the laser sighting device of a firearm; and

E. Laser pointer use with the Town threatens public peace, safety and welfare, and should be regulated.