§ 14-401.24. Unlawful possession and use of unmanned aircraft systems.
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§ 14-401.24. Unlawful possession and use of unmanned aircraft systems.
(a)It shall be a Class E felony for any person to possess or use an unmanned aircraft or unmanned aircraft system that has a weapon attached.
(b)It shall be a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person to fish or to hunt using an unmanned aircraft system.
(c)The following definitions apply to this section:
(1)To fish. - As defined in G.S. 113-130, except when an unmanned aircraft or unmanned aircraft system is used during, immediately preparatory to, or immediately subsequent to the taking of fish for
(i)spotting; locating; recording, broadcasting, or streaming video of fish; or
(ii)deploying bait.
(2)To hunt. - As defined in G.S. 113-130.
(3)Unmanned aircraft. - As defined in G.S. 15A-300.1.
(4)Unmanned aircraft system. - As defined in G.S. 15A-300.1.
(5)Weapon. - Those weapons specified in G.S. 14-269, 14-269.2, 14-284.1, or 14-288.8 and any other object capable of inflicting serious bodily injury or death when used as a weapon.
(d)This section shall not prohibit possession or usage of an unmanned aircraft or unmanned aircraft system that is authorized by federal law or regulation. (2014-100, s. 34.30(d); 2023-69, s. 2.6(a).)