23A-5-315.5. Unlawful activity by a pilot.
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Effective 5/6/2026
23A-5-315.5. Unlawful activity by a pilot.
(1)As used in this section:
(a)"Aircraft" means an airplane or helicopter.
(b)"Pilot" means an individual who operates the controls of an aircraft while in flight.
(2)A pilot may not knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly operate an aircraft if the operation results in a person taking, including locating, wildlife from the aircraft in violation of Section 23A-5-315 .
(3)A violation of Subsection
(2)is:
(a)a class B misdemeanor for the first violation;
(b)a class A misdemeanor for the second violation; or
(c)a third degree felony for a third or subsequent violation.
(4)If a pilot violates this section, the division may revoke a license, tag, certificate of registration, or permit held by the pilot in accordance with Section 23A-4-1106 .
Enacted by Chapter 400 , 2026 General Session