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Art. 22 Definition
For the purposes of this Section, laser pointer means a laser device which, on account of its size and weight, can be held in and guided by hand and which emits laser radiation for pointing out objects and locations, for entertainment and for defence or repellent purposes.
Art. 23 Prohibitions and permissible use
1 The import, transit, offering and supply and the possession of the following are prohibited: a. laser pointers of Classes 1M, 2, 2M, 3R, 3B and 4; b. laser pointers which are not or are incorrectly labelled with a laser class in accordance with SN EN 60825–1:2014, «Safety of laser products – Part 1: Equipment classification and requirements»; c. an accessory which is able to focus the laser radiation emitted by laser pointers. 2 The import and possession of laser pointers of classes 1, 1M, 2, 2M, 3R and 3B are permitted for the purpose of bird control on airport perimeters, insofar as the competent authorities have authorised their use for this purpose. 3 Class 1 laser pointers may only be used indoors and only for pointing purposes.
Para. 1 let. b — This standard can be consulted free of charge and purchased from the Swiss Association for Standardization, Sulzerallee 70, 8404 Winterthur, www.snv.ch