Section 837.365 – Weaponized unmanned aircraft systems; penalties.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, a person may not intentionally, knowingly or recklessly operate or cause to be operated an unmanned aircraft system that is: (a) Capable of firing a bullet or projectile; or (b) Specifically designed or modified to cause, and is presently capable of causing, serious physical injury […]
Section 837.370 – Operation over privately owned premises; penalties.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a person may not operate an unmanned aircraft system over the boundaries of privately owned premises in a manner so as to intentionally, knowingly or recklessly harass or annoy the owner or occupant of the privately owned premises. (2) Subsection (1) of this section does […]
Section 837.085 – Dropping articles without permit prohibited; exceptions.
(1) Unless a permit is granted by the Director of the Oregon Department of Aviation or except in an emergency, no person shall throw or drop any missile or other article or substance from any aircraft in flight, except over ground temporarily or permanently devoted to flying, or over open water. (2) This section does […]
Section 837.090 – Landings on public highways and grounds prohibited.
Except in an emergency, no person shall land aircraft on highways or public parks or other public grounds without permission from the authorities in charge thereof. [Formerly 493.180]
Section 837.095 – Flying over military and naval establishments; photographs from airplanes.
No person shall fly over a government fort or tract of land set aside for military or naval purpose, nor shall any person make any photograph or map of such fort or land from any aircraft without written permission having been obtained from the person in command of the fort or land. [Formerly 493.190]
Section 837.100 – Issuance of citations for violations.
In addition to any other persons permitted to enforce violations, the Director of the Oregon Department of Aviation and any employee specifically designated by the director may issue citations for violations established under ORS 837.990 in the manner provided by ORS chapter 153. [Formerly 493.225; 1991 c.460 §11; 1999 c.1051 §114; 2011 c.597 §148]
Section 837.300 – Definitions.
As used in ORS 837.300 to 837.390 and 837.995: (1) “Aircraft” has the meaning given that term in ORS 836.005. (2) “Law enforcement agency” means an agency that employs peace officers, as defined in ORS 133.005, or that prosecutes offenses. (3) “Public body” has the meaning given that term in ORS 174.109. (4) “Unmanned aircraft […]
Section 837.310 – Restrictions; exceptions.
(1) Except as otherwise provided in ORS 837.310 to 837.345, a law enforcement agency may not operate an unmanned aircraft system, acquire information through the operation of an unmanned aircraft system or disclose information acquired through the operation of an unmanned aircraft system. (2) Any image or other information that is acquired through the use […]
Section 837.320 – Authorized use upon issuance of warrant; exigent circumstances.
(1) A law enforcement agency may operate an unmanned aircraft system, acquire information through the operation of an unmanned aircraft system, or disclose information acquired through the operation of an unmanned aircraft system, if: (a) A warrant is issued authorizing use of an unmanned aircraft system; or (b) The law enforcement agency has probable cause […]
Section 837.330 – Written consent.
A law enforcement agency may operate an unmanned aircraft system for the purpose of acquiring information about an individual, or about the individual’s property, if the individual has given written consent to the use of an unmanned aircraft system for those purposes. [2013 c.686 §4; 2015 c.315 §4] Note: See note under 837.300.