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North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 14. Criminal Law § 14-401.24. Unlawful possession and use of unmanned aircraft systems

Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(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.

(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.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 14. Criminal Law § 14-401.24. Unlawful possession and use of unmanned aircraft systems - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nc/chapter-14-criminal-law/nc-gen-st-sect-14-401-24/

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