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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
1. Any person operating an aircraft in the air, or on the ground or water:
(a) While under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance, unless in accordance with a lawfully issued prescription; or
(b) In a careless or reckless manner so as to endanger the life or property of another,
is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
2. As used in this section:
(a) “Aircraft” includes an unmanned aerial vehicle as that term is defined in subsection 8 of NRS 493.020.
(b) “Controlled substance” has the meaning ascribed to it in 21 U.S.C. § 802(6).
(c) “Prescription” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 453.128.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 44. Aeronautics § 493.130. Operation of aircraft while under influence of intoxicating liquor or controlled substance or in reckless manner: Penalty; exception - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-44-aeronautics/nv-rev-st-493-130/
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