### Question
What does laser pointer mean?


### Answer
**Laser pointer** has the following meaning in *46 U.S.C. § 70014*:

> any device designed or used to amplify electromagnetic radiation by stimulated emission that emits a beam designed to be used by the operator as a pointer or highlighter to indicate, mark, or identify a specific position, place, item, or object

#### Citation:
  - *46 U.S.C. § 70014*
  - Heading: **Subtitle VII-Security and Drug Enforcement > CHAPTER 700-PORTS AND WATERWAYS SAFETY > SUBCHAPTER II-PORTS AND WATERWAYS SAFETY**

