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House adopts statewide drone rules, preempting local ordinances and adding privacy safeguards
Utah House of Representatives · March 1, 2017
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Summary
Third substitute SB 111 passed the House unanimously after sponsors described a package that preempts municipal drone laws, clarifies commercial exemptions under FAA rules, requires documentation of law enforcement drone use and imposes safety and privacy limits.
The Utah House approved third substitute SB 111 on March 1, adopting a comprehensive update to state unmanned aircraft laws.
Sponsor Rep. Christopherson described the bill as the result of a multi‑stakeholder working group that included the League of Cities and Towns, UDOT, industry representatives and…
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