AZ HB2399

Establishes that operating an unmanned aircraft or system to intentionally photograph or loiter over a critical facility in furtherance of any criminal offense is unlawful.

Makes operating or using an unmanned aircraft or system in the commission of any criminal offense unlawful.

Violations of the critical facility or criminal offense provisions are class 6 felonies, with second or subsequent violations elevated to class 5 felonies.

Adds multipurpose facilities and public sports arenas or stadiums to the definition of "critical facility" protected from unlawful unmanned aircraft operations.

Provides an exception allowing unmanned aircraft operations over critical facilities with prior written permission from the facility owner or operator.