Nev. Rev. Stat. § 493.130

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 493.130 - Operation of aircraft while under influence of intoxicating liquor or controlled substance or in reckless manner: Penalty; exception
1. Any person operating an aircraft in the air, or on the ground or water:
(a) While under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance, unless in accordance with a lawfully issued prescription; or
(b) In a careless or reckless manner so as to endanger the life or property of another,

is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.

2. As used in this section:
(a) "Aircraft" includes an unmanned aerial vehicle as that term is defined in subsection 8 of NRS 493.020.
(b) "Controlled substance" has the meaning ascribed to it in 21 U.S.C. § 802(6).
(c) "Prescription" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 453.128.

NRS 493.130

[1:114:1947; 1943 NCL § 288.1]-(NRS A 1967, 597; 1971, 2031; 1973, 8; 1987, 1554; 1993, 2237; 1995, 1723; 2015, 1778)
Amended by 2015, Ch. 327,§24.8, eff. 10/1/2015.
[1:114:1947; 1943 NCL § 288.1 ] - (NRS A 1967, 597; 1971, 2031; 1973, 8; 1987, 1554; 1993, 2237; 1995, 1723)