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NY A08236
Bill
Status
7/22/2014
Primary Sponsor
Steven Otis
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AI Summary
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Creates a new penal law section 240.64 prohibiting aiming a laser at an aircraft with intent to disrupt safe travel, making it a Class A misdemeanor
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Applies to lasers aimed into airspace to target or interfere with aircraft in U.S. special aircraft jurisdiction, or at aircraft where beam irradiance exceeds FAA limits for the applicable flight zone and a pilot files a laser incident report
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Defines "laser" as any device designed to amplify electromagnetic radiation by stimulated emission that emits a beam
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Exempts authorized individuals conducting FAA research and development or flight test operations, U.S. Department of Defense or Homeland Security personnel acting officially, individuals using lasers for bona fide rescue purposes, and individuals with FAA approval letters for submitted laser operations
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Takes effect on November 1st following enactment
Legislative Description
Establishes the crimes of directing a laser at an aircraft in the second and first degree; makes such crimes a class A misdemeanor or a class E felony, respectively.
Last Action
signed chap.98
7/22/2014