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    Offenses Relating to Unlawful Use of a Drone
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    SECTION 280.05

    Unlawful use of a drone

    Penal (PEN) CHAPTER 40, PART 3, TITLE P, ARTICLE 280

    * § 280.05 Unlawful use of a drone.

    A person commits unlawful use of a drone when such person:

    1. operates a drone in a nefarious manner; or

    2. operates a drone over prohibited space without express prior
    approval from someone the person reasonably believes has the authority
    to grant such approval.

    Unlawful use of a drone is a class A misdemeanor.

    * NB Effective August 25, 2026