West Virginia SB812 prohibits operating unmanned aerial vehicles over polling places on election day.
West Virginia SB812 makes it a misdemeanor to operate an unmanned aerial vehicle over a polling place or within 100 feet of the entrance on election day. Violators face fines between $100 and $1,000, imprisonment for up to one year, or both. Exceptions include law enforcement operations and news organizations conducting legitimate newsgathering at altitudes over 400 feet. The bill aims to ensure privacy and security at polling places.
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