Adds structures used as part of telecommunications services, animal feeding operations, and a number of facilities related to oil and gas to the definition of critical infrastructure as it relates to UAS operation. (iii) is reckless as to whether the person's or unmanned aircraft's presence will cause fear for the safety of another; (b) knowing the person's or unmanned aircraft's entry or presence is unlawful, the person enters or remains on or causes an unmanned aircraft to enter or remain unlawfully over property to which notice against entering is given by: (i) personal communication to the person by the owner or someone with apparent authority to act for the owner; (ii) fencing or other enclosure obviously designed to exclude intruders; or, (iii) posting of signs reasonably likely to come to the attention of intruders; or. Prohibits the use of UAS for hunting, fishing or trapping. Allows UAS to be used by a law enforcement officer following an accident to survey the scene for the purpose of crash reconstruction and record the scene by photographic or video images. Operating a UAS under the influence of drugs or with a BAC of .08 percent is a disorderly person offense. Prohibits using a drone to capture an image over certain open-air events and fireworks displays. Oklahoma:Report of the Governors Unmanned Aerial Systems Council: 2015. Prohibits UAS operation over correctional and detention facilities. The crime is punishable by a fine of up to 500 dollars and imprisonment for six months. Two statesIdaho and Minnesotapermitted law enforcement agencies to operate UAS for specified purposes, including traffic crash reconstruction, search and rescue missions, and training purposes. Both measures define "drone" as any aerial vehicle that does not carry a human operator. In Jan 2019, FAA released a proposed rulemaking that would authorize drone flights over people and at nighttime. This legislation is a response to the use of UAS by the paparazzi. The new law defines the unlawful use of an unmanned aircraft system as the intentional use of a UAS to conduct surveillance of a targeted facility without the owners prior written consent. including the use of graffiti as defined in Section 76-6-107; (ii)intends to commit any crime, other than theft or a felony; or. Web(5) knowingly and willfully operates an unmanned aircraft system with the intent to knowingly and willfully direct or otherwise cause such unmanned aircraft system to enter or operate within or above a restricted building or grounds; or attempts or conspires to do so, shall be punished as provided in subsection (b). Defines the term operator and defines unmanned aircraft to exclude small unmanned aircraft, weighing under 55 pounds. It also prohibits the operation of UAS in a reckless manner that creates a serious risk of physical injury or damage to property. By Dec. 1, 2020, and annually thereafter, recommendations to evaluate and measure current and future initiatives related to technology-driven industries such as UAS shall be developed. Virginia'sgovernor signed an executive order establishing a commission on unmanned systems. Georgias resolution established a House study committee on the use of drones. Additionally, the proposal would allow for operations over people under varying conditions, depending upon the weight of the drone. 9Dr2@ mDFL@Yv10RDg`l Allows UAS to be operated by law enforcement to survey the residence of a person subject to an arrest warrant, or to locate a person that has fled law enforcement and the officer is in active pursuit. Georgia:House Study Committee on the Use of Drones. The current Texas law defines the offense of Criminal Trespass in Penal Code Section 30.05 as follows: (a) A person Three statesCalifornia, Indiana and Tennesseeadded UAS-related privacy protections. Tennesseehas enacted two new laws in 2014. ,6w ["b2csZT-\^G%$:+:hjf& - R`cFv[&vI,SWiQ0{L3Sh160n"fd``c[% " ` + All data on this site is obtained directly from law enforcement agencies in their respective states and counties, and is public domain. (ii)the person operating the unmanned aircraft is not otherwise authorized to fly Specifies the fees for registration of public UAS. (iii)is reckless as to whether the person's or unmanned aircraft's presence will Anyone who violates these provisions is guilty of a class A misdemeanor, or a class D felony if the violation causes a significant change of course or serious disruption to the safe travel of an aircraft. Expands the definition of harassment in the Protection from Stalking Act to include certain uses of UAS. The new law also creates the crime of "Unlawful Photography and Surveillance on Private Property," making it a Class A misdemeanor. Any operator who violates these requirements is liable for any damages and law enforcement shall issue a written warning for the first violation. Specifies that the fire chief or other officer in charge of a fire department has the authority to maintain order at an emergency incident including the immediate airspace. The law also identifies 18 lawful uses of UAS, including the commercial use of UAS under FAA regulations, professional or scholarly research and for use in oil pipeline and well safety. endstream endobj startxref Specifies that information obtained from UAS is admissible as evidence during the investigation of a motor vehicle crash scene on a public roadway. All Rights Reserved by Recently Booked. States that prohibitions also do not apply to designated emergency management workers operating UAS within the scope of their duties. It also states that the offense does not apply to UAS operators who meet certain requirements. Two other sections impacting how states and drones interact are sections 346 and 379. Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, are typically defined as unmanned aircraft moving, shifting & swaying in air. Specifies that only the state can enact laws to prohibit, restrict, or regulate the testing or operation of unmanned aircraft systems. The law also establishes standards for when it is acceptable for an individual or other non-governmental entity to submit data to law enforcement. The unlawful surveillance provisions do not apply to individuals operating a drone for commercial or agricultural purposes or to emergency management workers using a drone in their duties. WebUnder this law, law enforcement may use a drone if they obtain a warrant, there is a terrorist threat, or swift action is needed to prevent loss of life or to search for a missing person. public; and. Sign up for our free summaries and get the latest delivered directly to you. Increases the penalties for offenses related to operating within a certain distance of a wildfire and permits certain law enforcement officers to disable a drone that is flying in a prohibited area near a wildland fire. Prohibits the use of UAS to collect information about or photographically or electronically record information about critical infrastructure without consent. An initial violation is a class B misdemeanor and subsequent violations are class A misdemeanors. Appropriates $2 million over two years from the general fund for the Virginia Center for Unmanned Systems (Center), which shall serve as a catalyst for growth of UAS in the commonwealth. Connecticut:Legislative Program Review and Investigations Committee. Specifies that using a drone to commit "peeping tom" activities is a felony. The law generally preempts local regulation of UAS but specifies that localities may enact ordinances relating to nuisances, voyeurism, harassment, reckless endangerment, property damage or other illegal acts. Permits individuals in certain professions to capture images used in those professions using UAS as long as no individual is identifiable in the image. Alaska adopted a resolution supporting the aviation industry and urging the governor to make state land available for use in the development of UAS technology. Directs the Center to establish collaboration between businesses, investors, universities entrepreneurs and government organizations. The FAA would make a list publicly available of the drones that are compliant with any of the three categories as their manufacturers provide the necessary documentation proving their compliance. Adds transmission linesthat are associated with the Colorado River Commission of Nevada to the definition of critical facility for the purpose of limiting where UAS can be operated. It also creates the offense of reckless interference with an aircraft through certain uses of UAS. She was charged with CRIMINAL TRESPASS KNOWING UNLAWFUL PERSON/UNMANNED AIRCRAFT. The bill specifies that UAS operators cannot operate, take off or land in areas designated by an airports map. Five other statesAlaska, Georgia, New Mexico, Pennsylvania and Rhode Islandadopted resolutions related to drones. The FAA does not propose specific ways in which a drone must be designed to meet these requirements. The new law requires a warrant, or other lawful means, to use information obtained with UAS in a civil or criminal court proceeding. The bill makes other changes to align the state law with federal law. Prohibits UAS over private property or to conduct surveillance. The law also specifies that a person is not guilty of what would otherwise be a privacy violation if the person is operating a UAS for legitimate commercial or educational purposes consistent with FAA regulations. Any person who knowingly and intentionally causes an unmanned aircraft system to (i) enter the property See. Defines unmanned aircraft systems and preempts localities from adopting UAS regulations after April 1, 2017. United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Creates an offense for using or threatening to use UAS in order to obstruct public safety personnel and related operations. Seven states adopted resolutions to recognize the benefits of a thriving UAS industry in their state;Alabama(HR 381),California(AJR 6, SCR 16),Georgia(HR 80, HR 81, SR 172),Idaho(SCR 103),Michigan(HR 280, HR 87),North Dakota(HCR 3012),Nevada(SCR 7). Section 303: Weapon attached to unmanned aircraft -- Penalties. to burglary as defined in Section 76-6-202, 76-6-203, or 76-6-204 or a violation of Section 76-10-2402 regarding commercial obstruction: (a)the person enters or remains unlawfully on or causes an unmanned aircraft to enter Three statesHawaii, Montana and Virginiaspecified instances in which evidence obtained from UAS may be used and in which UAS may be used by law enforcement. The law also prohibits sex offenders from using a drone to follow, contact or photograph a person that they are prohibited from contacting. The law also creates the offense of remote aerial harassment. All of these offenses are class A misdemeanors. All Rights Reserved by Recently Booked. Finally, the proposed rule would require that any drone operating under category two or three be labeled and identified as such. Makes it unlawful to operate UAS at such a low altitude as to intentionally interfere with the existing use to which the land or water, or the space over the land or water, is put by the owner. (c)the person enters a condominium unit in violation of Subsection 57-8-7(8). The commission is also permitted to develop reasonable rules regulating the operation of unmanned aircraft through coordination with the unmanned aircraft industry and local governments. The damage must be intentional, and not the result of an accident. Beginning in the 2013 legislative session, state lawmakers have frequently considered many pieces of legislation addressing UAS. In addition, the law authorizes different types of infrared and thermal imaging technology for certain commercial and private purposes including the evaluation of crops, mapping, scientific research and forest management. Booking Number: 271536. WebTrespassing fines vary widely, from a few hundred dollars to as much as $5,000 or more. The bill specifies certain restrictions on the use of UAS by law enforcement and public agencies and requires the creation of a registry of all UAS operated by public agencies in the state. 2023 by National Conference of State Legislatures, Research Report: Privacy Protections Implied by the Domestic Use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles or Drones, UAS and Maryland: Opportunity and Accountability, Report to the 2014 Session of the 2013 General Assembly of North Carolina, Status of the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Program and Status of the Beyond Visual Line of Sight UAS Program. It becomes a class B felony if serious physical injury is caused to another person. Allows a political subdivision that prohibits the operation of nonemergency motor vehicles to enact and enforce an ordinance, regulation or resolution, under certain circumstances, to prohibit the knowing and intentional operation of UAS in a manner that interferes with the safe use of a horse in certain commercial activities. hb```I,B Pennsylvania'sresolution directs the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study on the use of UAS by state and local agencies. Prohibits the operation of UAS within 400 feet of a critical infrastructure facility, as defined in the law. UAS means unmanned aircraft systems. This crime is committed by a person who knowingly and intentionally electronically surveys the private property of another without permission. It also makes it a crime to possess those images (Class C Misdemeanor) or distribute and otherwise use them (Class B Misdemeanor). One stateNew Jerseyprohibited UAS from delivering medical marijuana. Placing another person in reasonable fear of bodily injury. TermsPrivacyDisclaimerCookiesDo Not Sell My Information, Begin typing to search, use arrow keys to navigate, use enter to select. WebA person is guilty of criminal trespass if, under circumstances not amounting to burglary as defined in Section 76-6-202, 76-6-203, or 76-6-204 or a violation of Section 76-10-2402 It also requires law enforcement to create an official record when using UAS that provides information regarding the use of the drone and any data acquired. WebCriminal trespass A. Expands the authority of the state's Chief Information Officer to approve the purchase and operation of UAS by the state and modifies the state regulation of UAS to conform to FAA guidelines. WebCriminal trespass A. Defines terms related to UAS, including drone and small unmanned aircraft systems.. It requires law enforcement agencies to adopt procedures that ensure: the appropriate Federal Aviation Administration flight authorization is obtained; UAS operators are trained and certified; a record of all flights is kept and there is an opportunity for community involvement in the development of the agencies procedures. This is a passive informational site providing organization of public data, obtainable by anyone. IowaenactedHF 2289, making it illegal for a state agency to use a UAS to enforce traffic laws. It also prohibits law enforcement from compelling individuals to reveal passwords for electronic devices without a warrant. It allows a municipality that is also a water company to enact ordinances that regulate or prohibit the use or operation of UAS over the municipality's public water supply and land. Trespass with an unmanned aircraft system; penalty. Requires law enforcement agencies receive approvalbefore acquiring UAS. If a drone is used to deliver contraband or drugs to a correctional facility, the operator is guilty of a class 6 felony. It is a defense to prosecution under this section that: the property was at the time open to the public; and. hbbd```b`` "fHF+Z "l` ` Illinoishas enacted two new laws in 2013. Possession of a weaponized drone is a class H felony. Category one would allow drones weighing less than 0.55 pounds to be eligible for operations over people without any additional requirements. Most importantly, section 348 directed the FAA to develop, within one year, though not yet published, a rule allowing the carriage of property by small UAS for compensation or hirecommonly known as drone package delivery. The new law provides standards for law enforcements collection, use, storage, deletion and maintenance of data. reasonable attorney fees not to exceed $250, and court costs. Three statesFlorida, Massachusetts and Virginiaappropriated funds for UAS-related certifications, programs and public-private partnerships. The law specifies that these provisions do not apply to commercial operators in compliance with FAA regulations. Requires a warrant to use UAS for criminal investigations except in certain circumstances and sets out standards for the operation of UAS by law enforcement. The law specifies a number of focuses for the research, including the use of UAS for inspection and surveillance by the Department of Transportation, Highway Patrol and State Bureau of investigation. The new law prohibits any entity from conducting UAS surveillance of a person or private property and also prohibits taking a photo of a person without their consent for the purpose of distributing it. Prohibits UAS from delivering or attempting to deliver contraband to a correctional facility. (3)(a)A violation of Subsection (2)(a) or (b) is a class B misdemeanor unless the Regulates the use of drones by law enforcement and requires law enforcement to annually report on the use of drones by the department. The legislation listed below includes key 2022 enactments related to the 911 system, such as administration, fees and funding, 911 telecommunicator reclassification and Next Generation 911. The law enables law enforcement to use UAS pursuant to a warrant, to counter an act of terrorism, to oversee public gatherings, or gather information in a public space. Exceptions include if a person has authorization from the FAA, the state or federal government. She was 30 years old on the day of the booking. It becomes a class A misdemeanor if the UAS causes an aircraft fighting the wildfire to drop a payload in the wrong location or to land without dropping the payload. The law also specifies that only the state may enact a law or regulation, preempting the authority of counties and municipalities. Prohibits localities from regulating UAS except during special events and when the UAS is used by the locality. It is a class I felony to use UAS to deliver contraband, subject to a $1,000 fine. 2023 LawServer Online, Inc. All rights reserved. Webbased claims of trespass to property, invasion of privacy, and trespass to chattels and long standing exclusive federal jurisdiction over the national airspace and the protection of air safety.6 1 UAV and drone will be used interchangeably in this paper. The law prohibits operating near, or using UAS to take images of, a critical facility. Prohibits arming a UAS with lethal weapons. 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