This bill proposes to amend current statutes by adding a new section, 12-820.10, to the Arizona Revised Statutes. Under the new law, a public entity or employee would not be liable to an unmanned aircraft operator for any injury to personal property if a peace officer renders the unmanned aircraft inoperative within fifteen miles of Arizona's international border, provided the officer had reasonable suspicion that the aircraft was being used for certain criminal activities. This addition aims to clarify the legal protections for public entities and employees in relation to unmanned aircraft operations.

Additionally, the bill defines "unmanned aircraft" as per existing law and introduces a definition for "unmanned aircraft operator," which includes not only the person operating the aircraft but also the owner and any individuals acting in concert with the operator. The bill does not alter any existing statutes but rather supplements them with these new provisions to enhance the legal framework surrounding unmanned aircraft and law enforcement actions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 12-820.10
House Engrossed Version: 12-820.10
Chaptered Version: 12-820.10