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I'm going to build a mobile unmanned imitation rock that has a green laser that is going to come on automatically every 15 minutes after dark and it will sweep 90 degrees.

Will I need to have it approved by any entity before selling it to the public/local golf courses?

Does this have to be UL approved?

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    \$\begingroup\$ If you are in the USA, then the FAA will not be pleased. faa.gov/about/initiatives/lasers/laser_education \$\endgroup\$
    – user57037
    Commented Mar 7, 2019 at 3:50
  • \$\begingroup\$ Restrictions and certifications will make your project absurdly difficult and expensive. You can get what you want, with restrictions, but I hope you have deep pockets... \$\endgroup\$
    – user105652
    Commented Mar 7, 2019 at 5:20

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The AC power supply must meet safety standards.

But your question is about the laser.

The FDA says...

TITLE 21--FOOD AND DRUGS
CHAPTER I--FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER J--RADIOLOGICAL HEALTH
PART 1040 -- PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR LIGHT-EMITTING PRODUCTS

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfCFR/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=1040.10

Also Ref

  • International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standard 60825-1, Ed. 1.2: 2001-08
  • ANSI Z136 standards are available from the Laser Institute of America (www.laserinstitute.org)

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) publishes standards for the Safe Use of Lasers2:

Z136.1 American National Standard for the Safe Use of Lasers: 2000 Z136.5 American National Standard for the Safe Use of Lasers in Educational Institutions: 2000 Z136.6 American National Standard for the Safe Use of Lasers Outdoors: 2000

People who operate Class IIIb lasers should be familiar with these standards to ensure the laser is used safely.

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