The required airman's certificate and medical certificate as applicable shall be kept in the personal possession of the certificate holder when he is operating aircraft within this state and shall be presented for inspection upon the demand of any peace officer of this state or any federal law enforcement officer. Any person arrested for a violation of this section shall be released by the arresting officer upon personal recognizance if the arrested person signs a written promise to appear as provided for on the citation issued by the arresting officer. The arresting officer shall record the arraignment date and time on the citation. Any person convicted of violating this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor; provided however, no person charged with violating this section shall be convicted of the charge if he or she produces in court or the office of the arresting officer the required certificates issued to that person and valid at the time of arrest.
Added by Laws 1991, c. 248, § 13, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.