2014 Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 259 - AVIATION
Act 327 of 1945 AERONAUTICS CODE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN (259.1 - 259.208)
327-1945-IX CHAPTER IX PENAL PROVISIONS—JURISDICTION OF CRIMES, TORTS, CONTRACTS. (259.176...259.191)
Section 259.180 Reckless operation of aircraft as misdemeanor; penalty.

MI Comp L § 259.180 (2014) What's This?

AERONAUTICS CODE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN (EXCERPT)
Act 327 of 1945
259.180 Reckless operation of aircraft as misdemeanor; penalty.

Sec. 180.

A person who operates any aircraft within the airspace over, above, and upon the lands and waters of the state, carelessly and heedlessly in willful or wanton disregard of the rights or safety of others, or without due caution and circumspection and in a manner so as to endanger or be likely to endanger any person or property, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 90 days, a fine of not more than $500.00, or community service of not more than 30 days, or any combination of these penalties.

History: 1945, Act 327, Imd. Eff. May 28, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 259.180 ;-- Am. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996

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2014 Michigan Compiled LawsChapter 259 - AVIATIONAct 327 of 1945 AERONAUTICS CODE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN (259.1 - 259.208)327-1945-IX CHAPTER IX PENAL PROVISIONS—JURISDICTION OF CRIMES, TORTS, CONTRACTS. (259.176...259.191)Section 259.180 Reckless operation of aircraft as misdemeanor; penalty.