Current through the 2024 Fourth Special Session
Section 72-10-903 - 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 - Special Districts, or Title 17D, Limited Purpose Local Government Entities - Other Entities; and(b) acting in the course and scope of the operator's employment.Renumbered from § 72-14-304 and amended by Chapter 216, 2023 General Session ,§ 13, eff. 5/3/2023.Amended by Chapter 16, 2023 General Session ,§ 150, eff. 2/27/2023.Added by Chapter 40, 2018 General Session ,§ 2, eff. 5/8/2018.