AZ HB2073

Establishes criminal penalties for operating unmanned aircraft systems to photograph, record, or conduct surveillance on critical facilities (petroleum/alumina refineries, chemical/rubber manufacturing, nuclear power plants) without prior written consent of the owner or operator.

Prohibits using unmanned aircraft systems to photograph, record, or conduct surveillance on any person or their property without prior written consent of the person.

Exempts operations on property where the operator has a valid lease, easement, right-of-way, permit, license, or other lawful right to use the property.

Excludes from the statute unmanned aircraft systems operated by the federal government, state government, law enforcement agencies, or fire departments in Arizona when conducting authorized surveillance activities.

Classifies violations involving critical facilities as felonies (specific classification blank in bill) and violations involving persons or property as misdemeanors (specific classification blank in bill).