NRS 493.130
Operation of aircraft while under influence of intoxicating liquor or controlled substance or in reckless manner: Penalty

  • exception.

1.

Any person operating an aircraft in the air, or on the ground or water:

(a)

While under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance, unless in accordance with a lawfully issued prescription; or

(b)

In a careless or reckless manner so as to endanger the life or property of another,
Ê is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.

2.

As used in this section:

(a)

“Aircraft” includes an unmanned aerial vehicle as that term is defined in subsection 8 of NRS 493.020.

(b)

“Controlled substance” has the meaning ascribed to it in 21 U.S.C. § 802(6).

(c)

“Prescription” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 453.128.

Source: Section 493.130 — Operation of aircraft while under influence of intoxicating liquor or controlled substance or in reckless manner: Penalty; exception., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-493.­html#NRS493Sec130.

Last Updated

Jun. 24, 2021

§ 493.130’s source at nv​.us