Aviation: unmanned aircraft systems: ticketed entertainment events and amusement parks.
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No
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No
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill prohibits operating unmanned aircraft (drones) within 400 feet of outdoor ticketed entertainment events in California. It defines ‘ticketed entertainment event’ as venues with over 1,000 attendees requiring gated entry and specifies exceptions for events with venue operator consent or for utility employees conducting official business. Violations are punishable by a $500 fine. The bill also clarifies that emergency personnel can operate drones near these events.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘ticketed entertainment event’ based on venue capacity and ticketing requirements.
- Prohibits operating unmanned aircraft within 400 feet of outdoor ticketed entertainment events.
- Allows operation with venue operator consent or for utility employees.
- Establishes a $500 fine for violations.
- Exempts emergency personnel from the restriction.
- Creates a new infraction under the Public Utilities Code.
Who is affected
- Unmanned aircraft operators
- Venue operators
- Attendees of ticketed entertainment events
- Event organizers
- Local governments (due to creation of a new infraction)
Notable changes
- Introduces a specific restriction on drone operation near ticketed entertainment events.
- Defines the parameters for what constitutes a ‘ticketed entertainment event’.
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