Michigan would make it a crime to intentionally shine a laser at an aircraft under legislation going to Gov. Rick Snyder for his expected signature.
Pointing a laser at an aircraft - which can temporarily blind the pilot - is currently a federal crime punishable by five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. But the Michigan State Police says a state law would deter strikes and help authorities catch people who are increasingly "lasing" aircraft, often near airports.
The main bill passed the House 106-2 Tuesday. It would make shining a laser at an aircraft or moving train a felony punishable by five years in prison and a $10,000 fine.
Exceptions would be made for research conducted by the military or aviation industry.
Shining lasers at planes is crime under bills sent to Snyder
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