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§ 3-807. Shining, pointing, or focusing of laser beams on aircraft operators prohibited

West's Annotated Code of MarylandCriminal LawEffective: January 1, 2024

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Criminal Law (Refs & Annos)
Title 3. Other Crimes Against the Person
Subtitle 8. Stalking and Harassment
Effective: January 1, 2024
MD Code, Criminal Law, § 3-807
§ 3-807. Shining, pointing, or focusing of laser beams on aircraft operators prohibited
Currentness
Laser pointer defined
(a) In this section, “laser pointer” has the meaning stated in § 3-806 of this subtitle.
Individuals not subject to section
(b) This section does not apply to the use of a laser pointer:
(1) by an individual conducting research and development or flight testing for an aircraft manufacturer or the Federal Aviation Administration;
(2) by a member of the United States Department of Defense or the United States Department of Homeland Security acting in an official capacity during an activity related to research and development, flight testing, or training;
(3) by a law enforcement officer, as defined in § 1-101 of the Public Safety Article, acting in an official capacity;
(4) by an individual attempting to make the individual's location known; or
(5) by an individual attempting to give a warning signal.
Shining, pointing, or focusing of laser beam on aircraft operators prohibited
(c) A person may not knowingly and willfully shine, point, or focus the beam of a laser pointer on an individual operating an aircraft.
Fines and penalties for violation of section
(d) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $2,500 or both.

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Added by Acts 2013, c. 164, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2013. Amended by Acts 2023, c. 49, § 6.
MD Code, Criminal Law, § 3-807, MD CRIM LAW § 3-807
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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