- (1) A person may not obstruct, impede, prevent, or otherwise interfere with lawful aerial wildfire suppression activities by any means, including by the use of an unmanned aerial vehicle system.
- (2) A person who violates subsection (1) is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not more than $1,500.
(3)
- (a) Subsection (1) does not apply to the operation of an unmanned aerial vehicle system conducted by a unit or agency of the United States government or of a state, tribal, or local government, including any individual conducting an operation pursuant to a contract or other agreement entered into with the unit or agency, for the purpose of protecting the public safety and welfare, including firefighting, law enforcement, or emergency response.
- (b) Subsection (2) does not limit other remedies available for damages to any person or property or the recovery of wildfire suppression costs caused by a person who violates subsection (1).
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 274, L. 2017; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 662, L. 2023.