S 3018 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Prohibits operation of drone over school under certain circumstances.

This bill prohibits operating drones below 250 feet over school property for surveillance or information gathering without written permission from school administrators. It makes three specific actions violations: flying drones for surveillance without authorization, hovering over school grounds without permission, or using school grounds as a drone takeoff/landing site. These violations are classified as disorderly persons offenses, punishable by up to six months in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both. The law explicitly allows authorized drone use by public employees, first responders, or under federal rules during official duties.
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Introduced Apr 8, 2024 Last action Apr 8, 2024
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