Bill > H1387

This bill establishes penalties for interfering with aircraft in flight by using a laser pointer or operating an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) within the flight path of an aircraft. It defines a "laser pointer" as a device that emits a beam of electromagnetic radiation, and an "unmanned aerial vehicle" as an aircraft operated without direct human intervention. The bill makes it a crime to knowingly aim a laser pointer at an aircraft or operate a UAV within an aircraft's flight path, with fines of up to $1,500. If such actions cause a significant change of course or other serious disruption that threatens the aircraft's safety, the penalties increase to a fine of up to $5,000 and/or up to 5 years in prison. The bill provides exceptions for authorized research, development, and testing activities, as well as emergency signaling and FAA-approved laser operations.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1387