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This bill amends Michigan's penal code to expand restrictions on unmanned aircraft systems (drones) operating near critical infrastructure. The legislation prohibits knowingly and intentionally using a drone in a way that interferes with operations at various sensitive facilities, including key facilities, fire stations, correctional facilities, hospitals, emergency medical facilities, dams, nuclear reactors, critical manufacturing facilities, commercial facilities, and government-owned facilities. If a facility is listed on the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) registry of fixed site facilities, drone operators are specifically prohibited from flying over or hovering above such locations. Violation of these restrictions constitutes a felony punishable by up to 4 years in prison, a fine of up to $2,500, or both. The bill provides an exemption for commercial drone operators who are operating in compliance with FAA regulations. The legislation also includes definitions for terms like "commercial facility" and "critical manufacturing facility," referencing Presidential Policy Directive 21 on Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience. This law aims to protect critical infrastructure from potential drone-related security risks or disruptions by establishing clear legal boundaries for drone usage near sensitive locations.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0210