Aeronautics: unmanned aircraft systems; exceptions to prohibited use of an unmanned aircraft system; expand. Amends sec. 7 of 2016 PA 436 (MCL 259.307).
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Overview
This bill expands the exceptions to restrictions on using unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) by state agencies. Generally, state agencies can only use UAS to surveil or gather information about facilities with explicit consent from the owner or operator, unless there's a valid search warrant, an imminent threat to public safety, or the UAS is inspecting infrastructure like roadways or telecommunications towers. The bill also outlines requirements for marking state-owned UAS and handling data collected during these operations.
Key provisions
- State agencies can only use UAS to surveil facilities with explicit consent from the owner/operator.
- Exceptions exist for valid search warrants, imminent threats to public safety, and inspections of specific infrastructure.
- Data collected by UAS must be promptly provided to the facility owner upon request.
- Data collected under certain circumstances is presumed not subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.
- State-owned UAS must be clearly marked.
- Law enforcement agencies are exempt from these restrictions when using UAS for investigations.
- Requires written statements explaining consent conditions or withholding of consent.
Who is affected
- State departments, agencies, boards, and commissions
- Facility owners and operators
- Telecommunications companies
- Law enforcement agencies
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