Sec. 180.
A person who operates any aircraft within the airspace over, above, and upon the lands and waters of the state, carelessly and heedlessly in willful or wanton disregard of the rights or safety of others, or without due caution and circumspection and in a manner so as to endanger or be likely to endanger any person or property, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 90 days, a fine of not more than $500.00, or community service of not more than 30 days, or any combination of these penalties.
History: 1945, Act 327, Imd. Eff. May 28, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 259.180 ;-- Am. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208)
Section 259.176 - Violation as State Civil Infraction; Fine.
Section 259.177 - Jurisdiction of Crimes and Torts.
Section 259.178 - Contracts Made During Flight; Effect.
Section 259.179 - Unlawful Methods of Hunting; Violation as State Civil Infraction; Penalty.
Section 259.180 - Reckless Operation of Aircraft as Misdemeanor; Penalty.
Section 259.180a - Liability for Injury Occasioned by Negligent Operation of Aircraft.
Section 259.182 - Allowing Domestic Animals or Fowl on Airport Facility.
Section 259.183 - Conduct Constituting Felony; Penalty.
Section 259.187 - Chemical Test Generally.
Section 259.188 - Chemical Test; Consent; Administration.
Section 259.189 - Chemical Test; Refusal; Report.
Section 259.190 - Rules for Administration of Chemical Tests.