Utah Statutes
§ 76-9-1703 — Unlawful use of a laser pointer against an aircraft.
Utah·Title 76 Utah Criminal Code·Ch. 76-9 Offenses Against Public Order, Health, and Safety·Part 76-9-17 Unlawful Use of a Laser Pointer
(1)Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-9-1701 apply to this section.
(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)(3)(a) Except as provided in Subsection (3)(b), a violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor.
(3)(b) Except as provided in Subsection (3)(c), a violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor if the actor previously has been convicted of a violation of Subsection (2).
(3)(c) A violation of Subsection (2) is a third degree felony if the actor's conduct causes an aircraft to crash or perform an emergency landing.
(4)If the violation of this section constitutes an offense subject to a greater penalty under another
Free access — add to your briefcase to read the full text and ask questions with AI
Utah § 76-9-1703 (Unlawful use of a laser pointer against an aircraft.) — published by Counsel Stack Legal Research, free access to 12M+ legal documents.
Legislative History
Enacted by Chapter 173, 2025 General Session
Nearby Sections
15
§ 76-1-101
Short title.§ 76-1-101.5
Definitions.§ 76-1-101.6
Application of definitions to title.§ 76-1-102
Effective date.§ 76-1-104
Purposes and principles of construction.§ 76-1-105
Common law crimes abolished.§ 76-1-106
Strict construction rule not applicable.§ 76-1-108
Severability clause.§ 76-1-201
Jurisdiction of offenses.§ 76-1-202
Venue of actions.