California · Public Utilities Code - PUC

PUC §21407: It is unlawful for any person to operate an aircraft in the air, or on the ground or water in a careless or reckless manner so as to endanger the life or property of another.

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Operating an aircraft carelessly or recklessly in a manner that endangers another's life or property is unlawful. Courts assess violations using federal aviation safety standards.

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It is unlawful for any person to operate an aircraft in the air, or on the ground or water in a careless or reckless manner so as to endanger the life or property of another. In any proceeding charging operation of aircraft in violation of this section, the court in determining whether the operation was careless or reckless shall consider the standards for safe operation of aircraft prescribed by federal statutes or regulations governing aeronautics.

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