Current through 2024 Regular Session legislation effective June 6, 2024
Section 164.885 - Endangering aircraft(1) A person commits the crime of endangering aircraft in the first degree if the person knowingly:(a) Throws an object at, or drops an object upon, an aircraft;(b) Discharges a bow and arrow, gun, airgun or firearm at or toward an aircraft;(c) Tampers with an aircraft or a part, system, machine or substance used to operate an aircraft in such a manner as to impair the safety, efficiency or operation of an aircraft without the consent of the owner, operator or possessor of the aircraft; or(d) Places, sets, arms or causes to be discharged a spring gun, trap, explosive device or explosive material with the intent of damaging, destroying or discouraging the operation of an aircraft.(2)(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, a person commits the crime of endangering aircraft in the second degree if the person knowingly possesses a firearm or deadly weapon in a restricted access area of a commercial service airport that has at least 2 million passenger boardings per calendar year.(b) Paragraph (a) of this subsection does not apply to a person authorized under federal law or an airport security program to possess a firearm or deadly weapon in a restricted access area.(3)(a) Endangering aircraft in the first degree is a Class C felony.(b) Endangering aircraft in the second degree is a Class A misdemeanor.(4) As used in this section: (a) "Aircraft" does not include an unmanned aircraft system as defined in ORS 837.300.(b) "Restricted access area" means an area of a commercial service airport that is:(A) Designated as restricted in the airport security program approved by the federal Transportation Security Administration; and(B) Marked at points of entry with signs giving notice that access to the area is restricted.Amended by 2016 Ch. 72, § 3, eff. 3/29/2016.1981 c.901 §1; 2009 c. 299, § 1 164.885 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 164 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.