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2020 SESSION
HB 1227 Unmanned aerial systems; local regulation.
Introduced by: Dave A. LaRock | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Local regulation of unmanned aerial systems. Authorizes a political subdivision to adopt time, place, or manner regulations regarding the takeoff or landing of unmanned aerial systems on property owned by the political subdivision, provided such regulations are narrowly tailored to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public. Takeoff and landing regulations adopted by a political subdivision shall not apply to persons authorized by federal regulations to operate an unmanned aircraft system provided such system is operated in an otherwise lawful manner and consistent with federal regulations. A political subdivision shall annually report to the Department of Aviation any regulations adopted pursuant to this section. This bill was incorporated into HB 742.
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HISTORY
- 01/07/20 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20105013D
- 01/07/20 House: Referred to Committee on Communications, Technology and Innovation
- 01/16/20 House: Assigned CT & I sub: Technology and Innovation
- 01/22/20 House: Subcommittee recommends incorporating (HB742-Bulova) by voice vote
- 01/27/20 House: Incorporated by Communications, Technology and Innovation (HB742-Bulova) by voice vote