North Carolina General Statutes 14-280.2. Use of a laser device towards an aircraft
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(a) Any person who, willfully points a laser device at an aircraft, while the device is emitting a laser beam, and while the aircraft is taking off, landing, in flight, or otherwise in motion, is guilty of a Class H felony.
(b) The following definitions apply to this section:
(1) “Aircraft” is as defined in N.C. Gen. Stat. § 63-1
Attorney's Note
Under the N.C. Gen. Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class H felony | between 4 and 25 months |
Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes 14-280.2
- following: when used by way of reference to any section of a statute, shall be construed to mean the section next preceding or next following that in which such reference is made; unless when some other section is expressly designated in such reference. See North Carolina General Statutes 12-3
- state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories, so called; and the words "United States" shall be construed to include the said district and territories and all dependencies. See North Carolina General Statutes 12-3
(2) “Laser” is as defined in N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-34.8
(c) This section shall not apply where the laser use had been approved by a State or federal agency. (2005-329, s. 1.)