It is prohibited to operate a remotely controlled aerial device or drone on or over any unit or facility. No person shall use any remotely controlled aerial device, including but not limited to, a drone or other unmanned remote-controlled aircraft, to take off, fly over, or land on any unit if not specifically developed and approved for such use by the San Joaquin River Conservancy. This section does not apply to enforcement, emergency response, or search and rescue operations.

The operation of commercial, research, and public agency remotely controlled aerial devices within any unit or facility is prohibited unless specifically authorized in writing from the San Joaquin River Conservancy to operate.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 32527 and 32529, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 32511, 32527 and 32529, Public Resources Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-4-2025; operative 4-1-2026 (Register 2025, No. 49).