### Question
Can you define what laser pointer means?


### Answer
**Laser pointer** is defined as the following in *18 U.S.C. § 39A*:

> 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:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 39A*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 2-AIRCRAFT AND MOTOR VEHICLES**

