Creates fourth degree crime of operating drone equipped with weapon.
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Overview
This bill creates a new crime in New Jersey related to drones. Specifically, it makes it a fourth-degree crime to operate a civilian unmanned aircraft system (drone) that is equipped with an anti-personnel device, such as a weapon. The bill defines key terms like ‘anti-personnel device’ and ‘civilian unmanned aircraft system’ to clarify the scope of the law. This legislation aims to address the potential misuse of drones by equipping them with harmful devices.
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Joseph Cryan
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