Penal Code section 248

Any person who, with the intent to interfere with the operation of an aircraft, willfully shines a light or other bright device, of an intensity capable of impairing the operation of an aircraft, at an aircraft, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding one year, or by both that fine and imprisonment.

Source: Section 248, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=248. (accessed Jun. 2, 2025).

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May 12, 2025

§ 248’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/penal_code_section_248

Original Source: Section 248, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=248. (last accessed May 12, 2025).