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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