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Representative Gary Richardson’s drone bill for ticketed events draws committee questions over scope and exceptions
Summary
House Bill 58, which would restrict drone flights over ticketed, gated events in Georgia, was presented to the Senate Rules Committee; sponsors said the measure targets nuisance and privacy concerns and includes several exceptions. Committee members asked about the bill’s scope, exceptions and enforcement.
Representative Gary Richardson, sponsor of House Bill 58, told the Senate Rules standing committee on March 20 that the bill addresses drone operations over paid, ticketed and gated gatherings and is designed to reduce nuisance and privacy disruptions.
"This is for HB58, and it's a bill that addresses drone use over mass gatherings, ticketed and gated venues," Representative Gary Richardson said when he presented the measure. He told the committee the bill includes several exceptions.
Why it matters: HB58 would create a specific prohibition for drone flights over certain mass gatherings, a policy that intersects with Federal…
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