(a) After January 1, 1973, any low-intensity laser used or operated in New York State, except for any such laser used exclusively in research and development, shall be approved. For purposes of this Part (rule), lasers certified pursuant to 21 Code of Federal Regulations, part 1010, section 1010.2 as Class I, Class IIa, Class II and Class IIIa laser products as defined in 21 Code of Federal Regulations, part 1040, section 1040.10(b)(5)-(8), are considered approved.

(b) Approved low-intensity lasers are exempt from the registration requirement of section 50.8 of this Part (rule) but such lasers and their use shall be in compliance with other applicable provisions of this Part (rule). Low-intensity lasers used exclusively in research and development are not exempt from the registration requirement of section 50.8 of this Part (rule) and are not exempt from the other applicable provisions of this Part (rule).