LD2157

An Act to Prohibit the Unauthorized Use of Drones on or over the Premises of Correctional Facilities and Jails

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Maine LD2157 makes unauthorized drone use over correctional facilities and jails a Class C crime.

Maine LD2157 establishes that using a drone to convey contraband into a correctional facility or jail is a Class C crime. The bill defines "drone" and "premises" and specifies that it does not apply to law enforcement or corrections officers performing their duties. It also clarifies that holding a valid drone license does not exempt one from prosecution under this law.

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Roll Call Votes

118 Yea

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29 Nay

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 4

10:00 AM

Hearing

Feb 25

12:30 PM

Hearing

History

Apr 8

House

PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

Apr 8

House

Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

Apr 8

Senate

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.