A person who operates an unmanned aerial vehicle in a manner that is intended to obstruct or interfere with:

1. (1) a law enforcement officer, including a correctional officer as defined in IC 5-10-10-1.5 ;
2. (2) a firefighter;
3. (3) an emergency medical person; or

4. (4) a member of a search and rescue team or mission;

   while the individual described in subdivisions (1) through (4) is performing or attempting to perform the individual's official duties, commits public safety remote aerial interference, a Class A misdemeanor. However, the offense is a Level 6 felony if the person has a prior unrelated conviction under this section.

As added by P.L.107-2017, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.22-2024, SEC.3.