Section 302 – Reserved.
Effective 5/9/2017 72-14-302. Reserved. Reserved. Enacted by Chapter 364, 2017 General Session
Section 303 – Weapon attached to unmanned aircraft — Penalties.
Effective 5/9/2017 72-14-303. Weapon attached to unmanned aircraft — Penalties. (1) As used in this section “weapon” means: (a) a firearm as described in Section 76-10-501; or (b) an object that in the manner of the object’s use or intended use is capable of causing death, bodily injury, or damage to property, as determined according […]
Section 304 – Unlawful operation of unmanned aircraft near prison facilities — Penalties.
Effective 5/8/2018 72-14-304. Unlawful operation of unmanned aircraft near prison facilities — Penalties. (1) An individual may not operate an unmanned aircraft system: (a) to carry or drop any item to or inside the property of a correctional facility; or (b) in a manner that interferes with the operations or security of a correctional facility. […]
Section 402 – Reserved.
Effective 5/9/2017 72-14-402. Reserved. Reserved. Enacted by Chapter 364, 2017 General Session
Section 403 – Safe operation of unmanned aircraft.
Effective 5/9/2017 72-14-403. Safe operation of unmanned aircraft. (1) An individual who operates an unmanned aircraft system to fly an unmanned aircraft for recreational purposes shall comply with this section or 14 C.F.R. Sec. 101, Subpart E. (2) An individual operating an unmanned aircraft shall: (a) maintain visual line of sight of the unmanned aircraft […]
Section 103 – Preemption of local ordinance.
Effective 5/4/2022 72-14-103. Preemption of local ordinance. (1) A political subdivision of the state, or an entity within a political subdivision of the state, may not enact a law, ordinance, or rule governing the private use of an unmanned aircraft or the private use of an advanced air mobility system, unless: (a) authorized by this […]
Section 104 – Applicability.
Effective 5/9/2017 72-14-104. Applicability. This chapter does not apply to a person or business entity: (1) using an unmanned aircraft for legitimate educational or business purposes; and (2) operating the unmanned aircraft system in a manner consistent with applicable Federal Aviation Administration rules, exemptions, or other authorizations. Enacted by Chapter 364, 2017 General Session
Section 203 – Unmanned aircraft system use requirements — Exceptions.
Effective 5/4/2022 72-14-203. Unmanned aircraft system use requirements — Exceptions. (1) A law enforcement agency or officer may not obtain, receive, or use data acquired through an unmanned aircraft system unless the data is obtained: (a) pursuant to a search warrant; (b) in accordance with judicially recognized exceptions to warrant requirements; (c) subject to Subsection […]
Section 204 – Data retention.
Effective 5/9/2017 72-14-204. Data retention. (1) Except as provided in this section, a law enforcement agency: (a) may not use, copy, or disclose data collected by an unmanned aircraft system on a person, structure, or area that is not a target; and (b) in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, shall ensure that […]
Section 205 – Reporting.
Effective 5/9/2017 72-14-205. Reporting. (1) As used in this section, “law enforcement encounter” means the same as that term is defined in Section 77-7a-103. (2) A law enforcement officer or agency that operates an unmanned aircraft system while on duty or acting in the law enforcement officer’s or agency’s official capacity, or obtains or receives […]