U.S.: Illegal to aim laser pointer beams at aircraft or their flight path; up to 5 years in prison and up to $250,000 fine
[The language below was signed into law by President Obama on February 14 2012. We are presenting it as it appears in the United States Code, which lists U.S. laws. The penalty for violating this law is up to 5 years in federal prison and/or up to a $250,000 fine.]