76-9-1703. Unlawful use of a laser pointer against an aircraft.
(1) Terms defined in Sectionsandapply to this section. 76-1-101.5 76-9-1701
(2) An actor commits unlawful use of a laser pointer against an aircraft if the actor directs a beam of laser light from a laser pointer at an aircraft or the occupants of an aircraft.
(3) Except as provided in Subsection, a violation of Subsectionis a class B misdemeanor. (3)(b) (2) Except as provided in Subsection, a violation of Subsectionis a class A misdemeanor if the actor previously has been convicted of a violation of Subsection. (3)(c) (2) (2) A violation of Subsectionis a third degree felony if the actor's conduct causes an aircraft to crash or perform an emergency landing. (2)
(4) If the violation of this section constitutes an offense subject to a greater penalty under another provision of this title than is provided under this section, this section does not prohibit the prosecution and sentencing for the offense subject to a greater penalty.