According to N.C. General Statute 14-34.8, it is unlawful to intentionally point a laser device at someone's head or face while the device is emitting a laser beam.

North Carolina Laser beam pointed at field empties stands, cancels NC high football game before halftime By Joe Marusak September 2, 2023 11:38 AM ...

A North Carolina high school football game was canceled before halftime and the stands evacuated Friday night when a referee spotted a laser beam “pointed onto the field,” school officials said.