as introduced - 89th Legislature (2015 - 2016) Posted on 03/11/2016 09:06am
A bill for an act
relating to game and fish; prohibiting use of unmanned aircraft systems to take,
harm, or harass wild animals; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota
Statutes, chapter 97A.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
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(a) The definitions in this subdivision apply to this
section.
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(b) ''Unmanned aircraft'' means an aircraft that is operated without the possibility of
direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft.
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(c) ''Unmanned aircraft system'' means an unmanned aircraft and associated
elements, including communication links and the components that control the unmanned
aircraft, that are required for the pilot in command to operate safely and efficiently in the
national airspace system.
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A person may not use an unmanned aircraft system to take,
harm, or harass a wild animal.
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