Unmanned aircraft systems; prohibiting use over certain property. Effective date.
SB 1072 prohibits unauthorized drone flights over specific properties in Oklahoma, including primary residences ("homesteads") and agricultural operations ("secure farmstead areas"), defined as land with a residence or animal feeding operation plus 400 feet of surrounding space outside urban areas. It bans both general drone overflights and drone use with cameras or recording devices ("surveillance devices") over these areas without the owner's permission. Violations carry fines ($500-$2,500) or jail time (up to 2 years for repeat offenses), with stricter penalties for surveillance-related violations. Property owners can seek court orders to stop repeated drone harassment, and courts may require destruction of illegally recorded data. The bill directly affects drone operators, including hobbyists and commercial users, who fly near homes or farms without authorization.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 3, 2025
Last action Feb 4, 2025
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Casey Murdock
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