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Careless or reckless aircraft operation (ARS 28-8280)Effective: 1/1/1970
Subjects a person who operates any aircraft (including model and civil unmanned aircraft) in a careless or reckless manner endangering life or property to a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Sources:
https://codes.findlaw.com/az/title-28-transportation/az-rev-st-sect-28-8280/https://az.elaws.us/ars/28-8280?selectdate=5%2F9%2F2025https://www.azleg.gov/ars/28/08280.htmContributed by: FPV Fish
Last edit: 6/18/2025
Unlawful operation of model or unmanned aircraft (ARS 13-3729)Effective: 8/6/2016
Makes it unlawful for a person to operate a model or civil unmanned aircraft if prohibited by federal law, interferes with law enforcement or emergency services, or to intentionally photograph or loiter near a critical facility; preempts local regulations.
Sources:
https://codes.findlaw.com/az/title-13-criminal-code/az-rev-st-sect-13-3729/https://legiscan.com/AZ/text/SB1449/id/1411930https://www.azleg.gov/ars/13/03729.htmContributed by: FPV Fish
Last edit: 6/18/2025