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 caused by a peace officer rendering an 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 conditions under which law enforcement can act without incurring liability.

Additionally, the bill defines "unmanned aircraft" in accordance with existing law and introduces the term "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 provisions but rather supplements them with these new definitions and liability protections.

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