Pennsylvania § 6502 - Offense.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 6502 — Offense., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6502. Offense.
(a) General rule.--No individual may act or attempt to act as flight crew of an aircraft in this Commonwealth:
(1) while under the influence of alcohol;
(2) while under the influence of a controlled substance which affects the individual's faculties in any way contrary to safety;
(3) when the alcohol concentration in the individual's blood or breath, as measured within two hours of the time of operation, or attempted operation, is 0.02% or more;
(4) while under the influence of any combination of a controlled substance and alcohol which affects the individual's faculties in any way contrary to safety; or
(5) within eight hours after consumption of "liquor" or a "malt or brewed beverage" as defined in section 102 of the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code.
(b) Owner.--An owner of an aircraft or the person in charge of an aircraft may not knowingly permit an individual to act or attempt to act as flight crew of an aircraft if the individual is under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance, or any combination thereof, which affects the individual's faculties in any way contrary to safety.
Cross References. Section 6502 is referred to in sections 6503, 6504 of this title.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 6502
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 6502 cover?
Section 6502 ("Offense.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Pennsylvania § 6502?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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How does Pennsylvania § 6502 apply to my situation?
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