Aviation; no aircraft operated in airspace above private property for purpose of searching or engaging in surveillance without search warrant or permission of owner; provide
Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 6-2-5 of the O.C.G.A., relating to lawful flight over lands and waters of this state, so as to provide that no aircraft shall be operated in the airspace above private property extending from the surface up to a distance of 100 feet above the surface for the purpose of searching or engaging in surveillance without a search warrant or permission of the property owner, and any evidence obtained by an aircraft within such protected zone without a search warrant or permission of the owner of the property shall be inadmissible in the courts of this state; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to searches with warrants; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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introduced
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2015
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Governor
Introduced Jan 28, 2015
Last action Feb 2, 2015
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