MS HB1260

Establishes that knowingly causing an unmanned aircraft system (drone) to enter another person's land without permission constitutes a misdemeanor with a fine of $250 for first offense and up to $500 plus 10-30 days jail time for subsequent offenses within 5 years.

Exempts the landowner's family, guests, agents, surveyors, and persons entering for lawful business purposes from the trespass provisions.

Authorizes sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, constables, and conservation officers to enforce trespass violations through citation issuance.

Allows prosecution to be dismissed at the request of the landowner, lessee, or their agent.

Defines use of unmanned aircraft systems to photograph, film, or record another person on their own property as invasion of privacy, regardless of physical trespass, if the image could not be obtained without trespassing.

Takes effect July 1, 2015.