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Utah Code § 23A-5-315.5: Unlawful activity by a pilot.

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  1. Title 23A Wildlife Resources Act
  2. Chapter 23A-5 Enforcement and Violations
  3. Part 23A-5-3 Violations

(1) As used in this section:

(a) "Aircraft" means an airplane or helicopter.

(b) "Pilot" means an individual who operates the controls of an aircraft while in flight.

(2) A pilot may not knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly operate an aircraft if the operation results in a person taking, including locating, wildlife from the aircraft in violation of Section 23A-5-315.

(3) A violation of Subsection (2) is:

(a) a class B misdemeanor for the first violation;

(b) a class A misdemeanor for the second violation; or

(c) a third degree felony for a third or subsequent violation.

(4) If a pilot violates this section, the division may revoke a license, tag, certificate of registration, or permit held by the pilot in accordance with Section 23A-4-1106.

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