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Nevada · Through 2025 session (NRS as revised 2026-08-25) · Newer source version available

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

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  1. TITLE 44 — AERONAUTICS
  2. CHAPTER 493 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
  3. REGULATION

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.

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