The proposed bill amends Section 13-3729 of the Arizona Revised Statutes to introduce new regulations regarding the operation of unmanned aircraft near educational institutions. Specifically, it makes it unlawful for individuals to operate unmanned aircraft within one hundred feet of areas not zoned for residential use that are used for instructing students in kindergarten through grade twelve, unless they have legal authority over the area or obtain consent from someone who does. This addition is marked as D. and replaces the previous subsection E.. Additionally, the bill modifies the definition of "model aircraft" by removing the reference to the FAA modernization and reform act and providing a clearer definition that includes criteria for sustained flight, visual line of sight operation, and recreational use. This new definition is indicated by 4. and includes the specific characteristics of model aircraft as (a), (b), and (c). The penalties for violations remain unchanged, with violations of subsection A or D classified as a class 1 misdemeanor, while violations of subsection B continue to be classified as a class 6 felony for the first offense and a class 5 felony for subsequent offenses.

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Introduced Version: 13-3729