TITLE 16
CRIMES AND OFFENSES
Section 11. Offenses Against Public Order and Safety, 16-11-1 through 16-11-224.
ARTICLE 2
OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ORDER
16-11-45. Use of laser against aircraft.
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As used in this Code section, the term:
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"Laser" means any device that projects a beam or point of light by means of light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation or a device that emits light which simulates the appearance of a laser.
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"Laser pointer" means any device designed or used to amplify electromagnetic radiation by stimulated emission that emits a beam designed to be used by the operator as a pointer or highlighter to indicate, mark, or identify a specific position, place, item, or object.
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Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, whoever knowingly and intentionally aims the beam of a laser pointer, or projects a laser, at an aircraft or at the flight path of an aircraft shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
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Laser or laser pointer airspace uses that have been reviewed and approved by the Federal Aviation Administration are exempt from the provisions of this Code section.
(Code 1981, §16-11-45, enacted by Ga. L. 2012, p. 1142, § 2/SB 441.)
Editor's notes.
- Ga. L. 2012, p. 1142,
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3/SB 441, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that this Code section applies to offenses committed on or after July 1, 2012.
OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Fingerprinting required.
- Misdemeanor offenses arising under O.C.G.A.
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16-11-45 are offenses for which those charged are to be fingerprinted. 2012 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 12-6.
