N.Y. Penal Law § 240.77

Current through 2024 NY Law Chapter 315
Section 240.77 - Directing a laser at an aircraft in the first degree

A person is guilty of directing a laser at an aircraft in the first degree when he or she commits the crime of directing a laser at an aircraft in the second degree in violation of section 240.76 of this article and thereby causes a significant change of course or other serious disruption to the safe travel of an aircraft that threatens the physical safety of the aircraft's passengers or crew. Directing a laser at an aircraft in the first degree is a class E felony.

N.Y. Penal Law § 240.77

Added by New York Laws 2014, ch. 98,Sec. 1, eff. 11/1/2014.