(a) Direct a laser at an aircraft while the aircraft is in the air;
(b) Crash into an aircraft while the aircraft is in the air; or
(c) Prevent the takeoff or landing of an aircraft.
(2) A person commits a Class A misdemeanor if the person possesses or controls an unmanned aircraft system and knowingly or intentionally causes the unmanned aircraft system to:
(a) Direct a laser at an aircraft while the aircraft is in the air;
(b) Crash into an aircraft while the aircraft is in the air; or
(c) Prevent the takeoff or landing of an aircraft.
(3) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, a person commits a Class A misdemeanor if the person violates subsection (1) of this section and the person has one or more convictions under subsection (1) of this section at the time of the offense.
(4) In addition to and not in lieu of any other sentence the court may impose, upon a person’s second or subsequent conviction under this section, the court shall, at the time of sentencing, declare the unmanned aircraft system used in the offense to be contraband and order that the unmanned aircraft system be forfeited. [2016 c.72 §5; 2019 c.337 §1]
Note: See note under 837.300.
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation
Chapter 837 - Aircraft Operation
Section 837.005 - Exemptions of certain aircraft from requirements of registration; rules.
Section 837.040 - Persons required to register aircraft; application; timing; late fees; rules.
Section 837.045 - Fee schedule.
Section 837.060 - Expiration and renewal of registrations; late fees.
Section 837.065 - Effect of paying aircraft registration fee with worthless check.
Section 837.070 - Notice of sale of aircraft; transfer of registration; fee.
Section 837.075 - Aircraft dealer’s license; fee.
Section 837.080 - Prohibited operation of aircraft.
Section 837.085 - Dropping articles without permit prohibited; exceptions.
Section 837.300 - Definitions.
Section 837.310 - Restrictions; exceptions.
Section 837.320 - Authorized use upon issuance of warrant; exigent circumstances.
Section 837.330 - Written consent.
Section 837.335 - Search and rescue; use in emergencies.
Section 837.340 - Investigations of crimes and accidents.
Section 837.350 - Restrictions; authorized use; rules.
Section 837.362 - Policies and procedures for use of data.
Section 837.365 - Weaponized unmanned aircraft systems; penalties.
Section 837.370 - Operation over privately owned premises; penalties.
Section 837.372 - Operation over critical infrastructure facility; penalty.
Section 837.374 - Reckless interference with aircraft; penalties.
Section 837.375 - Interference with an unmanned aircraft system; unauthorized control.
Section 837.380 - Action by owner of real property; Attorney General.
Section 837.385 - Preemption of local laws regulating unmanned aircraft systems.
Section 837.390 - Applicability.
Section 837.995 - Crimes involving unmanned aircraft systems; penalties.