Section 5-1006 - Reckless operation of aircraft.
§ 5-1006. Reckless operation of aircraft.
(a) Conduct prohibited.- A person may not operate any aircraft in this State:
(1) While under the influence of any intoxicating liquor, narcotic, or other habit forming drug; or
(2) In a careless or reckless manner that endangers the life or property of another.
(b) Determination of careless or reckless operation.- In determining whether there has been careless or reckless operation of aircraft, the standards required by federal law governing aeronautics for safe operation of aircraft shall be considered.
(c) Penalties.-
(1) In addition to or instead of the penalties provided for in Subtitle 11 of this title or as a condition to the suspension of a sentence imposed under that subtitle, the court may prohibit any person who violates a provision of this section from operating an aircraft in this State for any period of not more than 1 year.
(2) Violation of an imposed prohibition of a court under this subsection may be treated as a separate offense under this section or as a contempt of court.
(d) Limitations.- This section does not authorize the court or any other agency or person to take away, impound, hold, or mark any federal certificate, permit, rating, or license.
[An. Code 1957, art. 1A, §§ 10-1002, 10-1003; 1977, ch. 13, § 2.]