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State marijuana conviction as grounds for denial

Remote Pilot (Part 107) practice question 2 of 8 on Regulations / Remote Pilot Certification. ACS element UA.I.C.K1 · difficulty: standard. Want to answer it in a timed quiz? Use the Remote Pilot (Part 107) practice mode.

Question bank updated 2026-09-22

QUESTIONAn applicant for a remote pilot certificate was convicted 6 months ago under a State statute for possession of marijuana. Under § 107.57(a), is this conviction grounds for denying the application?

  1. ANo; only convictions under Federal statutes are grounds for denial
  2. BNo; only convictions involving narcotic drugs, not marijuana, are grounds for denial
  3. CYes; the conviction is grounds for denial for up to 1 year after final conviction
Show the answer and explanation

Correct answer: C. Yes; the conviction is grounds for denial for up to 1 year after final conviction

  • A — incorrect § 107.57(a) expressly applies to violations of any Federal or State statute.
  • B — incorrect Marijuana is specifically listed in § 107.57(a) alongside narcotic drugs and depressant or stimulant drugs or substances.
  • C — correct § 107.57(a) covers convictions under any Federal or State statute relating to possession of marijuana, among other substances, and makes them grounds for denial for up to 1 year after the date of final conviction.

BACKGROUND

§ 107.57(a) of 14 CFR part 107 lists the drug-related convictions that affect eligibility for a remote pilot certificate with a small unmanned aircraft system (UAS) rating. It applies to a conviction for violating any Federal or State statute relating to the growing, processing, manufacture, sale, disposition, possession, transportation, or importation of narcotic drugs, marijuana, or depressant or stimulant drugs or substances. Such a conviction is grounds for denial of an application for up to 1 year after the date of final conviction, or for suspension or revocation of a certificate already held. In this scenario the conviction was under a State statute, involved marijuana, and occurred 6 months ago, so it falls squarely within the rule and within the 1-year window.

STUDY TIP

Read § 107.57(a) once carefully and note the two words that trip people up: it covers State as well as Federal statutes, and marijuana as well as narcotic drugs.

KEY POINTS

  • § 107.57(a) applies to convictions under Federal or State statutes.
  • Marijuana is named in the regulation alongside narcotic, depressant and stimulant drugs.
  • The denial period runs up to 1 year after the date of final conviction.

SOURCES

  • 14 CFR 107.57(a)
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