UNLAWFUL INTERFERENCE WITH AIRCRAFT

SB 256 creates a new fourth-degree felony for unlawfully interfering with aircraft operations, specifically including pointing lasers at aircraft. It defines "laser" as devices used as pointers or highlighters and prohibits discharging firearms, launching projectiles, or interfering with aircraft. The law imposes a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine for this offense. It directly affects anyone who engages in such actions, including individuals using laser pointers near airports or during flights.