§ 5B-2-20

W. Va. Code § 5B-2-20

Promotion of West Virginia Uncrewed Aircraft Systems.

  1. (a) The Director of the Division of Economic Development shall:

    1. (1) Identify trends and technologies driving innovation in uncrewed aircraft systems;
    2. (2) Develop comprehensive strategies, including, but not limited to, the promotion of research and development, education, economic growth, and jobs in the uncrewed aircraft system industry in West Virginia; public acceptance of the uncrewed aircraft system industry; business planning; air vehicle technology and manufacturing; and airspace management and national airspace system integration; and
    3. (3) Develop recommended legislation addressing specific issues and in furtherance of the comprehensive strategies identified in subdivision (2) of this section.
  2. (b) In its annual report required by §5-1-20(a) of this code, the Secretary of Commerce shall include a progress report on the promotion of uncrewed aircraft systems, including accomplishments and recommendations to the Legislature.
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