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§29-2A-12. Operation of Aircraft at Low Altitude or in Careless and Reckless Manner; Penalty

WV Code § 29-2A-12 (2019) (N/A)
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No person shall operate an aircraft at an altitude of less than one thousand feet over any city, town, or village, or public gathering elsewhere, except at a duly established airport or when necessary to make a safe and proper landing or take off in an emergency or at a duly established airport.

No person shall operate an aircraft in the air over, or on the ground or water within this state in a careless and reckless manner in wilful or wanton disregard of the rights or safety of others, or without due caution and circumspection and in a manner so as to endanger or be likely to endanger any person or property.

A person violating any of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500 or by confinement in jail for not more than one year, or both.

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§29-2A-12. Operation of Aircraft at Low Altitude or in Careless and Reckless Manner; Penalty