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Assembly committee advances bill banning drones within 400 feet of large outdoor ticketed events
Summary
The Assembly Committee on Arts, Entertainment, Sports and Tourism moved AB 2113 to Appropriations after author Assemblymember McKenner and supporters said the measure closes a public-safety gap by prohibiting unauthorized drone operations within 400 feet of outdoor ticketed events of 1,000+ attendees; proponents and some industry groups agreed to continue negotiations on exemptions and technical fixes.
Assemblymember McKenner asked the committee to advance AB 2113, saying the bill would close what she called a public‑safety gap created as recreational drone use rises around concerts, festivals and sporting events. "AB 2113 responds to this gap by establishing a clear and straightforward rule that prohibits the operation of a drone within a 400‑foot radius of a ticketed entertainment event held at an outdoor venue capable of accommodating 1,000 or more attendees," McKenner said.
The measure would make unauthorized drone operation inside that zone a $500 infraction and would exempt authorized operators, venue employees and utility…
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