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IN HB1165
Bill
Status
1/9/2017
Primary Sponsor
Donna Schaibley
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AI Summary
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Flying an unmanned aerial vehicle knowingly or intentionally within 400 feet of a critical infrastructure facility constitutes unlawful operation of an unmanned aerial vehicle, a Class A misdemeanor.
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"Critical infrastructure facility" is defined as an electrical power generating facility, a substation, a switching station, or an electrical control center.
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Exemptions apply to the United States, governmental entities, law enforcement agencies, owners or operators of critical infrastructure facilities, authorized persons, property owners or occupants, contractors acting on behalf of exempt entities, and persons operating in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration guidelines.
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Amends IC 35-31.5-2 to clarify that "governmental entity" for purposes of IC 35-46-10 has the meaning set forth in that chapter.
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Effective July 1, 2017.
Legislative Description
Flight restrictions on unmanned aerial vehicles. Provides that a person who knowingly or intentionally flies an unmanned aerial vehicle within 400 feet of a critical infrastructure facility commits a Class A misdemeanor. Defines "critical infrastructure facility".
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Roads and Transportation
1/9/2017