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MS SB2262
Bill
AI Summary
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Declares airspace above land as real property owned by surface landowners, while establishing an avigation easement allowing lawful flight unless it interferes with existing land use or poses imminent danger
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Preempts local governments from regulating nonrecreational unmanned aircraft systems, making any county or municipal drone ordinances null and void
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Creates a felony offense for sabotaging or damaging drones operated by law enforcement, emergency services, or other public agencies, punishable by 3-15 years imprisonment and/or fines up to $25,000
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Grants emergency responders immunity from civil liability for damaging drones they reasonably believe are interfering with emergency services
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Directs the Transportation Commission to study a "Commercial Drone Airway" and a "Healthcare Drone Transportation Network" for transporting medical supplies and organs between healthcare facilities
Legislative Description
"Mississippi Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act of 2021"; enact.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/2/2021