72-10-903. Unlawful operation of an unmanned aircraft near a correctional facility.
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Effective 5/6/2026
72-10-903. Unlawful operation of an unmanned aircraft near a correctional facility.
(1)An individual may not operate an unmanned aircraft system:
(a)to carry or drop any item to or inside the property of a correctional facility;
(b)in a manner that interferes with the operations or security of a correctional facility; or
(c)to remove any item from inside the property of a correctional facility.
(a)A violation of Subsection (1)(a) or
(c)is a third degree felony.
(b)A violation of Subsection (1)(b) is a class B misdemeanor.
(3)An operator of an unmanned aircraft system does not violate Subsection
(1)if the operator is:
(a)an employee or contractor working on behalf of a mosquito abatement district created pursuant to Title 17B, Limited Purpose Local Government Entities - Special Districts , or Title 17D, Limited Purpose Local Government Entities - Other Entities ; and
(b)acting in the course and scope of the operator's employment.
Amended by Chapter 258 , 2026 General Session