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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.

Section 837.335 – Search and rescue; use in emergencies.

(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, for the purpose of search and rescue activities, as defined in ORS 404.200. (2) A law enforcement agency may operate an unmanned […]

Section 837.340 – Investigations of crimes and accidents.

(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, for the purpose of reconstruction of a specific crime scene or accident scene, or similar physical assessment, related to a specific investigation. […]

Section 837.345 – Training.

(1) A law enforcement agency may operate an unmanned aircraft system for the purpose of training in: (a) The use of unmanned aircraft systems; and (b) The acquisition of information through the operation of an unmanned aircraft system. (2) Any image or other information that is acquired through the use of an unmanned aircraft system […]

Section 837.350 – Restrictions; authorized use; rules.

(1) The State Parks and Recreation Commission shall adopt rules managing the use of unmanned aircraft systems by people in state parks to protect natural, cultural, scenic and recreational resources in a park property or adjacent areas while providing for enjoyment of recreational use of unmanned aircraft systems. (2) Subject to ORS 837.300 to 837.390, […]

Section 837.360 – Restrictions; exception for educational institution; civil penalties; registration; fees; rules.

(1) As used in this section, “educational institution” means an education service district, school district, public charter school, community college or public university listed in ORS 352.002. (2)(a) A public body, other than an educational institution, may not operate an unmanned aircraft system in the airspace over this state without registering the unmanned aircraft system […]

Section 837.362 – Policies and procedures for use of data.

(1) A public body that operates an unmanned aircraft system shall establish policies and procedures for the use, storage, accessing, sharing and retention of data, including but not limited to video and audio recordings, resulting from the operation of the unmanned aircraft system. (2) The public body shall post the following information on the public […]

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 837.372 – Operation over critical infrastructure facility; penalty.

(1) As used in this section, “critical infrastructure facility” means any of the following facilities, if completely enclosed by a fence or other physical barrier that is obviously designed to exclude intruders, or if marked with a sign conspicuously posted on the property that indicates that entry is forbidden: (a) A petroleum or alumina refinery; […]

Section 837.374 – Reckless interference with aircraft; penalties.

(1) A person commits a Class A violation if the person possesses or controls an unmanned aircraft system and recklessly causes the unmanned aircraft system to: (a) Direct a laser at an aircraft while the aircraft is in the air; (b) Crash into an aircraft while the aircraft is in the air; or (c) Prevent […]

Section 837.380 – Action by owner of real property; Attorney General.

(1) Except as provided in subsections (2) and (3) of this section, a person who owns or lawfully occupies real property in this state may bring an action against any person or public body that operates an unmanned aircraft system that is flown over the property if: (a) The operator of the unmanned aircraft system […]

Section 837.385 – Preemption of local laws regulating unmanned aircraft systems.

Except as expressly authorized by state statute, the authority to regulate the ownership or operation of unmanned aircraft systems is vested solely in the Legislative Assembly. Except as expressly authorized by state statute, a local government, as defined ORS 174.116, may not enact an ordinance or resolution that regulates the ownership or operation of unmanned […]

Section 837.390 – Applicability.

ORS 837.300 to 837.390 and 837.995 and section 11, chapter 686, Oregon Laws 2013, do not apply to the Armed Forces of the United States as defined in ORS 352.313. [2013 c.686 §16] Note: See note under 837.300.