Section 5-1006 - Reckless operation of aircraft. - Maryland Statutes

§ 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.]