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MI HB4866

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/16/2015

Primary Sponsor

Kurt Heise

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits operating unmanned aerial vehicles within 1,500 feet of any state correctional facility or county jail.

  • Exempts law enforcement agencies operating drones under Federal Aviation Administration regulations from the prohibition.

  • Violation is a felony punishable by imprisonment for up to 4 years, a fine of up to $2,000, or both.

  • Defines "correctional facility" as facilities operated by the Department of Corrections and private entities under section 20i.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Legislative Description

Corrections; other; prohibition against use of unmanned aerial vehicles within 1,500 feet of a correctional facility; provide regulations for. Amends 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.201 - 791.285) by adding sec. 69b.

Aeronautics: other

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 09/17/2015

9/17/2015

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice9/16/2015

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