76-9-1703. Unlawful use of a laser pointer against an aircraft.
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Effective 5/7/2025
76-9-1703. Unlawful use of a laser pointer against an aircraft.
(1)Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-9-1701 apply to this section.
(2)An actor commits unlawful use of a laser pointer against an aircraft if the actor directs a beam of laser light from a laser pointer at an aircraft or the occupants of an aircraft.
(a)Except as provided in Subsection (3)(b) , a violation of Subsection
(2)is a class B misdemeanor.
(b)Except as provided in Subsection (3)(c) , a violation of Subsection
(2)is a class A misdemeanor if the actor previously has been convicted of a violation of Subsection
(2).
(c)A violation of Subsection
(2)is a third degree felony if the actor's conduct causes an aircraft to crash or perform an emergency landing.
(4)If the violation of this section constitutes an offense subject to a greater penalty under another provision of this title than is provided under this section, this section does not prohibit the prosecution and sentencing for the offense subject to a greater penalty.
Enacted by Chapter 173 , 2025 General Session