DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 19 Original 2016 Regular Session Dwight
Abstract: Prohibits use of an unmanned aircraft system to conduct surveillance of, gather evidence
or collect information about, or photographically or electronically record a school, school
premises, or correctional facilities.
Present law prohibits use of an unmanned aircraft system to conduct surveillance of, gather evidence
or collect information about, or photographically or electronically record a targeted facility without
the prior written consent of the owner of any petroleum and alumina refinery, any chemical and
rubber manufacturing facility, and any nuclear power electric generation facilities.
Present law provides for the following penalties for this offense:
(1)First offense - fine of not more than $500, imprisonment for not more than six months, or
both.
(2)Second or subsequent offense - fine of not less than $500 nor more than $2,000,
imprisonment for not less than six months nor more than one year, or both.
Proposed law expands present law to prohibit use of an unmanned aircraft system to conduct
surveillance of, gather evidence or collect information about, or photographically or electronically
record a school or school premises or any state or local jail, prison, or other correctional facility that
incarcerates or detains juveniles or adults accused of, convicted of, sentenced for, or adjudicated
delinquent for violations of criminal law.
Proposed law defines "school" as any public or nonpublic elementary, secondary, high school,
vocational-technical school, college, special, or postsecondary school or institution, or university in
this state; and defines "school premises" as any property used for school purposes, including but not
limited to school buildings, playgrounds, and parking lots.
(Adds R.S. 14:337(B)(3)(d) and (e))