183.887 Pointing laser or other light at aircraft operator.
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(1)As used in this section, "laser" means any device designed or used to amplify
electromagnetic radiation by stimulated emission that emits a beam.
(2)A person shall not knowingly direct at an aircraft any light emitted from a laser
device or any other source which is capable of interfering with the vision of a
person operating the aircraft.
(3)This section shall not apply to:
(a)An authorized individual in the conduct of research and development or flight
test operations conducted by an aircraft manufacturer, the Federal Aviation
Administration, or any other person authorized by the Federal Aviation
Administration to conduct such research and development or flight test
operations; or
(b)Members or elements of the United States Department of Defense or United
States Department of Homeland Security acting in an official capacity for the
purpose of research, development, operations, testing, or training.