- (1) The director of public safety shall ensure that the use of drones and model aircraft subject to these rules is in compliance with applicable federal and state laws.
- (2) The director shall consider ethical issues related to a proposed use of drones or model aircraft prior to approving such use.
- (3) The director shall keep the vice president for business and finance informed of any use of drones or model aircraft under these rules.
- (4) In responding to a proposed use of a drone or model aircraft, the director may approve the use as proposed, may require modification of the proposal, or may deny the proposal.
- (5) The director may deny any proposed use of a drone or model aircraft that he/she determines constitutes a commercial use or is otherwise not authorized under federal, state, or local laws or regulations.
- (6) If the director denies a proposed use, the denial may be appealed, in writing, to the vice president for business and finance.
- (7) The director shall provide ongoing review of approved drone and model aircraft use.
- (8) With the approval of the vice president for business and finance, the director may develop procedures for implementing these rules.
- (9) The director may suspend or terminate any use of drones or model aircraft deemed inconsistent with previously approved use, and/or the requirements of federal, state, or local regulations.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.35.120(12). WSR 15-24-049, § 172-110-080, filed 11/23/15, effective 12/24/15.]