14-280.2. Use of a laser device towards an aircraft.
(a) Any person who, willfully points a laser device at an aircraft, while the device is emitting a laser beam, and while the aircraft is taking off, landing, in flight, or otherwise in motion, is guilty of a Class H felony.
(b) The following definitions apply to this section:
(1) "Aircraft" is as defined in G.S. 63-1.
(2) "Laser" is as defined in G.S. 14-34.8.
(c) This section shall not apply where the laser use had been approved by a State or federal agency. (2005-329, s. 1.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Article 36 - Offenses Against the Public Safety.
§ 14-278 - Willful injury to property of railroads.
§ 14-279 - Unlawful injury to property of railroads.
§ 14-279.1 - Unlawful impairment of operation of railroads.
§ 14-280 - Shooting or throwing at trains or passengers.
§ 14-280.1 - Trespassing on railroad right-of-way.
§ 14-280.2 - Use of a laser device towards an aircraft.
§ 14-280.3 - Interference with manned aircraft by unmanned aircraft systems.
§ 14-281 - Operating trains and streetcars while intoxicated.
§ 14-281.1 - Throwing, dropping, etc., objects at sporting events.
§ 14-282 - Displaying false lights on seashore.
§ 14-283 - Exploding dynamite cartridges and bombs.
§ 14-284 - Keeping for sale or selling explosives without a license.
§ 14-284.1 - Regulation of sale of explosives; reports; storage.
§ 14-284.2 - Dumping of toxic substances.
§ 14-286.1 - Making false ambulance request.
§ 14-286.2 - Interfering with emergency communication.
§ 14-287 - Leaving unused well open and exposed.
§ 14-288 - Unlawful to pollute any bottles used for beverages.