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Any person who, with the intent to interfere with the operation of an aircraft, shines a light or other bright device, of an intensity capable of impairing the operation of an aircraft, at an aircraft, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding one year, or by both that fine and imprisonment.
History: Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 218, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1999.
Simplified explanation
Willfully shining a bright light at an aircraft to interfere with its operation is punishable by a fine up to $1,000, county jail up to one year, or both.