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NJ A1645

NJ A1645
Creates fourth degree crime of operating drone equipped with weapon.


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Introduced
01/14/2020
In Committee
01/14/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill makes it a fourth degree crime to operate a drone that is equipped with a weapon. Specifically, under the provisions of this bill, a person who operates a civilian unmanned aerial vehicle, commonly referred to as a drone, that is equipped with an anti-personnel device is guilty of a fourth degree crime. A fourth degree crime is punishable by up to 18 months imprisonment, a fine of up to $10,000, or both. The bill defines "civilian unmanned aerial vehicle" as an aerial vehicle owned or operated by a private individual or business entity that uses aerodynamic forces to propel the vehicle and does not carry a human operator, and which is capable of flying autonomously or being piloted remotely and conducting surveillance.

AI Summary

This bill makes it a fourth degree crime to operate a civilian unmanned aerial vehicle, or drone, that is equipped with a weapon or other anti-personnel device. A fourth degree crime is punishable by up to 18 months imprisonment, a fine of up to $10,000, or both. The bill defines a "civilian unmanned aerial vehicle" as a drone owned or operated by a private individual or business that can fly autonomously or be piloted remotely, and an "anti-personnel device" as a firearm, prohibited weapon, or other projectile designed to harm or incapacitate a human being.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee (on 01/14/2020)

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