Unlawful operation of unmanned aircraft near prison facilities -- Penalties.
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(1) An individual may not operate an unmanned aircraft system:
(a) to carry or drop any item to or inside the property of a correctional facility; or
(b) in a manner that interferes with the operations or security of a correctional facility.
(2)
(a) A violation of Subsection (1)(a) is a third degree felony.
(b) A violation of Subsection (1)(b) is a class B misdemeanor.
(3) An operator of an unmanned aircraft system does not violate Subsection (1) if the operator is:
(a) an employee or contractor working on behalf of a mosquito abatement district created pursuant to Title 17B, Limited Purpose Local Government Entities - Local Districts, or Title 17D, Limited Purpose Local Government Entities - Other Entities; and
(b) acting in the course and scope of the operator's employment.