1. (1) An individual may not operate an unmanned aircraft system:

   1. (a) to carry or drop any item to or inside the property of a correctional facility;
   2. (b) in a manner that interferes with the operations or security of a correctional facility; or
   3. (c) to remove any item from inside the property of a correctional facility.

2. (2)

   1. (a) A violation of Subsection (1)(a) or (c) is a third degree felony.
   2. (b) A violation of Subsection (1)(b) is a class B misdemeanor.

3. (3) An operator of an unmanned aircraft system does not violate Subsection (1) if the operator is:

   1. (a) an employee or contractor working on behalf of a mosquito abatement district created pursuant to Title 17B, Limited Purpose Local Government Entities - Special Districts, or Title 17D, Limited Purpose Local Government Entities - Other Entities; and
   2. (b) acting in the course and scope of the operator's employment.

Amended by Chapter 258, 2026 General Session