A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a criminal penalty for operating drones in certain locations, and for other purposes.
Safety for Airports and Firefighters by Ensuring Drones Refrain from Obstructing Necessary Equipment Act of 2015 or the SAFE DRONE Act of 2015
This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime to knowingly operate a drone in a restricted area. A "restricted area" is an area that is:
The prohibition does not apply to government operations in response to a fire or emergency.
Violators are subject to fines, up to one year in prison, or both.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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