Establishes penalties for interfering with aircraft in flight using a laser pointer in Massachusetts.
This bill amends Massachusetts law to establish penalties for interfering with aircraft in flight by using a laser pointer. It defines "interfering with an aircraft" as knowingly aiming a laser pointer at an aircraft, operating an unmanned aerial vehicle within the flight path of an aircraft, or otherwise interfering with an aircraft in flight. The bill specifies that such interference is punishable by a fine of up to $1,500.
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