§ 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.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 1A, § 10-1002, 10-1003; 1977, ch. 13, § 2.