Public Safety - State and Local Governments - Use of Unmanned Aircraft

This bill restricts Maryland state and local governments from using drones (unmanned aircraft) for surveillance, evidence collection, or gathering information without specific exceptions. It prohibits deploying drones except for activities like executing arrest warrants, active search-and-rescue operations, preventing imminent harm, or under a valid court warrant. Evidence obtained through unauthorized drone use becomes inadmissible in criminal, civil, or administrative court cases. The law directly affects state agencies and local governments (like police departments) by limiting their drone operations and requiring strict adherence to the listed exceptions.