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MN SF2630

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/14/2016

Primary Sponsor

Jim Abeler

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature 2015-2016

AI Summary

  • Prohibits knowingly operating an unmanned aerial vehicle within one mile of a public safety helicopter during operations
  • Defines "public safety helicopter" as a helicopter operated by a law enforcement agency, fire department, or emergency medical service provider
  • Defines "unmanned aerial vehicle" as a powered aerial vehicle without a human operator that can fly autonomously or remotely and uses aerodynamic forces for lift
  • First violation is a misdemeanor offense
  • Second or subsequent violation is a gross misdemeanor offense

Legislative Description

Unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) use near public safety helicopters prohibition

Last Action

Referred to Judiciary

3/14/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/14/2016

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