(a) In this section, "aircraft" means a device that can be used for flight in the air, including an airplane, ultralight airplane, or helicopter.
(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, a person may operate an aircraft in or on a protected freshwater area.
(c) A person who operates an aircraft in or on a protected freshwater area shall do so in a manner that avoids, to the extent reasonably possible, harming or disturbing vegetation, wildlife, or wildlife habitat within the protected freshwater area.