The following definitions apply throughout this article:

1. (1) "Counter-UAS system" means an unmanned aircraft detection or mitigation system approved under federal law and listed on the federal C-UAS Technology List jointly maintained by the:

   1. (A) United States Department of Justice;
   2. (B) United States Department of Homeland Security;
   3. (C) United States Department of War;
   4. (D) United States Department of Transportation;
   5. (E) Federal Communications Commission; and
   6. (F) National Telecommunications and Information Administration.
2. (2) "High-risk site" includes a large scale public event, a federally rated special event assessment rating event, critical infrastructure, a correctional facility, an airport, or any other location designated by the state police department consistent with federal requirements.
3. (3) "Mitigation" means an action authorized by federal law to disrupt, disable, seize control of, or otherwise neutralize an unmanned aircraft system.
4. (4) "Participating agency" means a law enforcement agency designated under this article to perform counter-UAS functions in accordance with federal authorization.
5. (5) "Trained personnel" means individuals who have completed training and certification at the national counter-UAS schoolhouse maintained by the United States Department of Justice and the United States Department of Homeland Security, as required under federal law.
6. (6) "Unmanned aircraft system" or "UAS" has the meaning set forth in 49 U.S.C. 44801.

As added by P.L.72-2026, SEC.1.