Pennsylvania HB2231 criminalizes aiming laser pointers or light-emitting devices at occupied aircraft.
HB2231 amends Pennsylvania law to create a new offense of interference with aircraft operations. It makes it a first-degree misdemeanor to intentionally or knowingly aim a laser pointer or light-emitting device at an occupied aircraft, knowing or recklessly disregarding that the aircraft is occupied. The act provides defenses for authorized individuals conducting research, development, or flight test operations, and law enforcement officers acting in an official capacity. The law takes effect in 60 days.
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