N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-280.2
Use of a laser device towards an aircraft
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Current — April 1, 2022
As of June 1, 2021
(1) 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.
(1) 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.
(2) The following definitions apply to this section: "Aircraft" is as defined in G.S. 63-1.
(2) The following definitions apply to this section: “Aircraft” is as defined in G.S. 63-1.
(3) "Laser" is as defined in G.S. 14-34.8.
(3) “Laser” is as defined in G.S. 14-34.8.
(4) This section shall not apply where the laser use had been approved by a State or federal agency.
(4) This section shall not apply where the laser use had been approved by a State or federal agency.
History
(2005-329, s. 1.)
Official source: North Carolina General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain North Carolina statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.