Penalty for refusing alcohol or drug testing

In plain language

If an official asks you to take a breathalyzer or drug test while you are operating a drone, you must comply. Refusing the test carries a penalty of up to 3 years in prison or a 30 million KRW fine.

Requirement as structured

Refusing a request by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport to test for alcohol or drug consumption while operating an ultralight flying device (초경량비행장치) is subject to a penalty of up to 3 years in prison or a fine of up to 30 million KRW.

Original regulatory text

① 다음 각 호의 어느 하나에 해당하는 자는 3년 이하의 징역 또는 3천만원 이하의 벌금에 처한다. 3. 제131조에서 준용하는 제57조제3항을 위반하여 국토교통부장관의 측정 요구에 따르지 아니한 사람