UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS – Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding unmanned aircraft systems near Department of Correction facilities.
Reported Signed by Governor on March 31, 2026 Session Law Chapter 233 Effective: 07/01/2026
Summary
The law defines a 400‑foot restricted airspace around state correctional facilities and lets the Department of Correction or law‑enforcement use mitigation measures, such as jamming, against drones they suspect are being used illegally. Violating the drone no‑fly zone is a misdemeanor punishable by up to $1,000 in fines, six months in county jail, and possible forfeiture of the drone. Operators must know these restrictions; lack of knowledge is not a defense.
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