Maryland HB471 regulates the use of unmanned aircraft by state and local governments, prohibiting their use except under specific conditions.

Maryland HB471 establishes rules for the use of unmanned aircraft by state and local governments, prohibiting their use for surveillance, evidence collection, or any other purpose unless specific conditions are met. These conditions include obtaining a valid search warrant, assisting in active search and rescue operations, locating escaped prisoners, preventing imminent serious bodily harm, or responding to credible intelligence of a terrorist attack.

Maryland HB471 regulates the use of unmanned aircraft by state and local governments, prohibiting their use except under specific conditions.

Maryland HB471 establishes rules for the use of unmanned aircraft by state and local governments, prohibiting their use for surveillance, evidence collection, or any other purpose unless specific conditions are met. These conditions include obtaining a valid search warrant, assisting in active search and rescue operations, locating escaped prisoners, preventing imminent serious bodily harm, or responding to credible intelligence of a terrorist attack.