Any person who, with the intent to interfere with the operation of an aircraft, willfully shines a light or other bright device, of an intensity capable of impairing the operation of an aircraft, at an aircraft, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding one year, or by both that fine and imprisonment.
Cal. Penal Code § 248
Assault and Battery
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 356 F. App'x 17 - Takapu v. Holder (2009)
Most recently applied in 356 F. App'x 17 - Takapu v. Holder (November 2009)
Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 218, Sec. 1
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