Section 14-401.24 - Unlawful possession and use of unmanned aircraft systems(a) It shall be a Class E felony for any person to possess or use an unmanned aircraft or unmanned aircraft system that has a weapon attached.(b) It shall be a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person to fish or to hunt using an unmanned aircraft system.(c) The following definitions apply to this section: (1) To fish. - As defined in G.S. 113-130, except when an unmanned aircraft or unmanned aircraft system is used during, immediately preparatory to, or immediately subsequent to the taking of fish for (i) spotting; locating; recording, broadcasting, or streaming video of fish; or (ii) deploying bait.(2) To hunt. - As defined in G.S. 113-130.(3) Unmanned aircraft. - As defined in G.S. 15A-300.1.(4) Unmanned aircraft system. - As defined in G.S. 15A-300.1.(5) Weapon. - Those weapons specified in G.S. 14-269, 14-269.2, 14-284.1, or 14-288.8 and any other object capable of inflicting serious bodily injury or death when used as a weapon.(d) This section shall not prohibit possession or usage of an unmanned aircraft or unmanned aircraft system that is authorized by federal law or regulation.N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-401.24
Amended by 2023 N.C. Sess. Laws 69,s. 2.6-a, eff. 7/1/2023, applicable to activities occurring on or after that date.Added by 2014 N.C. Sess. Laws 100, s. 34.30-d, eff. 12/1/2014.