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2017 SESSION

17103043D
HOUSE BILL NO. 2350
Offered January 15, 2017
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 18.2-130.1, relating to use of unmanned aircraft system to trespass; peeping into dwelling or occupied building; penalty.
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Patrons-- Minchew and Hugo
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Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 18.2-130.1 as follows:

§ 18.2-130.1. Peeping or spying into dwelling or occupied building by unmanned aircraft system; penalty.

It is unlawful for any person to use or operate an unmanned aircraft system as defined in § 19.2-60.1 to trespass upon the property of another for the purpose of secretly or furtively peeping, spying, or attempting to peep or spy into a dwelling or occupied building located on such property. A violation of this section is a Class 1 misdemeanor. The provisions of this section shall not apply to a lawful criminal investigation.