This may seem like a strange question, but it is legally possible to use another entity's (say, an astronomy club's) variance instead of having to get one yourself?
I know this is possible in certain industries. For example, someone who wants shoot professional fireworks will need to acquire an ATF permit. Getting one, though, is a lengthy process. However, in some events, such as the Western Winter Blast, a person legally can shoot professional fireworks using an organization's permit - in this case, the Western Pyrotechnic Association. Do laser laws have similar provisions?
As far as I am aware, a person operating lasers under a variance is legally responsible for every laser in the vicinity. If a laser show operator holds a "laser event" and makes sure that every attendee knows how to use a laser safely, can the show operator let them use his/her (the operator's) lasers, even if other people do not have a variance?
I know this is possible in certain industries. For example, someone who wants shoot professional fireworks will need to acquire an ATF permit. Getting one, though, is a lengthy process. However, in some events, such as the Western Winter Blast, a person legally can shoot professional fireworks using an organization's permit - in this case, the Western Pyrotechnic Association. Do laser laws have similar provisions?
As far as I am aware, a person operating lasers under a variance is legally responsible for every laser in the vicinity. If a laser show operator holds a "laser event" and makes sure that every attendee knows how to use a laser safely, can the show operator let them use his/her (the operator's) lasers, even if other people do not have a variance?