S 3993 · 109th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Securing Aircraft Cockpits Against Lasers Act of 2006

Introduced 2006-09-28· Sponsored by Sen. Martinez, Mel [R-FL]· Senate

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Latest: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 657.(2006-09-30)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Securing Aircraft Cockpits Against Lasers Act of 2006 - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit the aiming of the beam of a laser pointer at an aircraft or in its flight path. Imposes a fine and/or prison term of up to five years. Exempts from such prohibition: (1) individuals conducting research and development or flight test operations for an aircraft manufacturer or the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); (2) Department of Defense or Department of Homeland Security personnel conducting research, development, operations, testing or training; or (3) an individual using a laser emergency signaling device to send a distress signal.…

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