Section 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.

• (2)
  • (a) A violation of Subsection (1)(a) is a third degree felony.
  • (b) A violation of Subsection (1)(b) is a class B misdemeanor.

• (3) An operator of an unmanned aircraft system does not violate Subsection (1) if the operator is:
  • (a) an employee or contractor working on behalf of a mosquito abatement district created pursuant to Title 17B, Limited Purpose Local Government Entities – Local Districts, or Title 17D, Limited Purpose Local Government Entities – Other Entities; and
  • (b) acting in the course and scope of the operator’s employment.

Enacted by Chapter 40, 2018 General Session