HOUSE BILL PROHIBITS POINTING LASERS AT AIRCRAFT

The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation (H.R.1615) in May that would make it illegal to aim a laser pointer at the cockpit of an airplane. The bill recommends five years in prison for persons convicted of such an offense. Rep. Ric Keller (R-Fla.), who sponsored the bill, said FAA has...

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