§ 305. Local regulation of unmanned aircraft prohibited.
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§ 305. Local regulation of unmanned aircraft prohibited.
(a)Preemption.-- The provisions of 18 Pa.C.S. § 3505 (relating to unlawful use of unmanned aircraft) shall preempt and supersede any ordinance, resolution, rule or other enactment of a municipality regulating the ownership or operation of unmanned aircraft. As of the effective date of this section, a municipality shall not regulate the ownership or operation of unmanned aircraft unless expressly authorized by statute.
(b)Municipal use.-- Nothing under 18 Pa.C.S. § 3505 shall prohibit a municipality from using unmanned aircraft within the boundaries of the municipality for municipal purposes and regulating that use.
(c)Definition.-- As used in this section, the term "municipality" shall include a county, city, borough, incorporated town or township or home rule, optional plan or optional charter municipality, any other general purpose unit of government established by the General Assembly, a municipal authority and any entity formed pursuant to Ch. 23 Subch. A (relating to intergovernmental cooperation).
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(Oct. 12, 2018, P.L.516, No.78, eff. 90 days)
2018 Amendment. Act 78 added section 305.
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