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 intercepts or disables the unmanned aircraft within fifteen miles of Arizona's international border, provided the officer has reasonable suspicion that the aircraft is being used for criminal activities as defined in specific titles of the law.

Additionally, the bill defines "unmanned aircraft" in accordance with existing law and clarifies the definition of "unmanned aircraft operator" to include not only the person operating the aircraft but also the owner and any individuals acting in concert with the operator. The bill aims to provide legal immunity to public entities and employees in specific circumstances involving unmanned aircraft, thereby updating the current legal framework surrounding their operation and law enforcement's response.

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