(a) As used in this section, 'unmanned aircraft' means an aircraft, including an aircraft commonly known as a drone, that is operated without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft and has the ability to photographically or electronically record.(b) It is unlawful for a person who is required to register under the Sex Offender Registration Act of 1997, § 12-12-901 et seq., and who has been assessed as a Level 3 or Level 4 offender to knowingly purchase, own, possess, use, or operate an unmanned aircraft.(c) This section does not apply to a person who:(1) Is required to purchase, own, possess, use, or operate an unmanned aircraft as part of his or her employment; and(2) Purchases, owns, possesses, uses, or operates an unmanned aircraft as part of his or her employment.(d) A violation of this section is a Class D felony.Added by Act 2023, No. 35,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023.
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