Maryland HB398 regulates the use of persistent aerial surveillance by state and local agencies, prohibiting its use in criminal investigations except.

Maryland HB398 establishes strict guidelines on the use of persistent aerial surveillance by state and local agencies. It prohibits such surveillance in criminal investigations unless conducted under a valid search warrant, in fresh pursuit of a suspect, or for other specified purposes such as search and rescue operations or preventing imminent serious bodily harm. The bill also restricts the use of persistent aerial surveillance to gather evidence or information in criminal investigations, except as provided in the exceptions.

Maryland HB398 regulates the use of persistent aerial surveillance by state and local agencies, prohibiting its use in criminal investigations except.

Maryland HB398 establishes strict guidelines on the use of persistent aerial surveillance by state and local agencies. It prohibits such surveillance in criminal investigations unless conducted under a valid search warrant, in fresh pursuit of a suspect, or for other specified purposes such as search and rescue operations or preventing imminent serious bodily harm. The bill also restricts the use of persistent aerial surveillance to gather evidence or information in criminal investigations, except as provided in the exceptions.