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NY A01600
Bill
Status
1/15/2019
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Abinanti
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AI Summary
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Prohibits any person operating a drone in a private capacity within 1,000 feet of a state or local correctional facility in New York
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Defines "drone" broadly to include powered or unpowered aerial vehicles, balloons, or devices that can fly autonomously or be piloted remotely, capture images, intercept communications, or carry payloads
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Establishes a civil penalty of $1,000 for the first violation and a misdemeanor charge for each subsequent violation
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Exempts drones operated by entities authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration for commercial purposes, provided the operation complies with that authorization
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Relates to prohibiting civilian drone use within 1000 feet of a correctional facility except when in use under the Federal Aviation Administration's authorization.
Last Action
referred to correction
1/8/2020