(a)        Any person who, willfully points a laser device at an aircraft, while the device is emitting a laser beam, and while the aircraft is taking off, landing, in flight, or otherwise in motion, is guilty of a Class H felony.

(b)        The following definitions apply to this section:

(1)        “Aircraft” is as defined in N.C. Gen. Stat. § 63-1

(2)        “Laser” is as defined in N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-34.8

(c)        This section shall not apply where the laser use had been approved by a State or federal agency. (2005-329, s. 1.)