The LSC is advisory to the chancellor through the vice chancellor – Business Affairs on all matters relating to laser safety, for reviewing and approving all proposed uses of laser radiation, and for advice and guidance in carrying out the UCSD Laser Safety Program.

A quorum of this committee, consisting of at least 5 members, including the Laser Safety Officer (LSO), is necessary to conduct business. For approval, any proposed laser use must have unanimous approval of all LSC members present, thus providing assurance to the chancellor and to government officials that the proposed use and the experience of the personnel involved are such as to promise adherance to adequate standards of laser safety.

Meetings will be conducted as necessary to review and conduct the business of the committee, with at least 1 meeting per calendar quarter.

Standards outlined in the most current printing of the "American National Standard for the Safe Use of Lasers," published by the American National Standards Institute, Inc., will be used as a guide by the committee.