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North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 14. Criminal Law § 14-280.2. Use of a laser device towards an aircraft

Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) 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.

(b) The following definitions apply to this section:

(1) “Aircraft” is as defined in G.S. 63-1.

(2) “Laser” is as defined in G.S. 14-34.8.

(c) This section shall not apply where the laser use had been approved by a State or federal agency.

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