Seaport Security Act of 2026 prohibits unauthorized unmanned aircraft operations over seaports.
The Seaport Security Act of 2026 aims to protect U.S. seaports from unauthorized unmanned aircraft operations. It prohibits operating drones over seaports unless authorized by the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Defense, federal agencies, state or local law enforcement, or seaports themselves. Violations carry civil penalties up to $25,000 and criminal penalties including fines and imprisonment. The Federal Aviation Administration and seaports are authorized to detect, mitigate, seize, and disable unauthorized drones.
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