Drone Legislation – North Carolina

North Carolina – HB 312

Title

Preserving Privacy Act of 2013

Sponsor(s):

Representatives Setzer, Moffitt, D. Hall, and Harrison

Synopsis:

Makes it unlawful for any person or municipal, county, or State law enforcement agency to use a drone for the purpose of gathering evidence or other information or data pertaining to criminal conduct or conduct in violation of a statute or rule. A person may use a drone for purposes other than gathering evidence or other information or data pertaining to criminal conduct or conduct in violation of a statute or rule, but any information or data acquired from the use of the drone shall not be disclosed.

Definition of ‘Drone’ would include MA.

Tracking Site:  https://www.ncleg.net/Legislation/legislation.html

Status:

Introduced

Recommended Action

Contact sponsor/leadership with request to include MA exclusion…
“Model Aircraft as defined in the Federal Aviation Administration Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 [PL 112-95, Sec. 336(c)] are excluded from the provisions of this Bill/Statute”

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