Originally Posted by
alex90
Law or not; Just don't be stupid. Value your life and those of others both in and out of the aircraft. Don't descend below MSA (irrespective of your definition) unless you're on an IAP or in VMC remaining visual until you touchdown.
That.
However much folks may argue about the legal interpretation of the rules & regulations, historically enforecement has generally been the province of a higher authority whose judgment is instant, final, unforgiving and not subject to appeal.