AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS REVISIONS TO THE LAWS GOVERNING THE USE OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS. Enacted July 21, 2017. Section 1 is effective December 1, 2017. The remainder is effective July 21, 2017.
UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS LAW REVISIONS.
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AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS REVISIONS TO THE LAWS GOVERNING THE USE OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS.Intro. by Torbett.
Bill History:
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Tue, 14 Mar 2017 House: Filed
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Wed, 15 Mar 2017 House: Passed 1st Reading
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Wed, 15 Mar 2017 House: Ref to the Com on Transportation, if favorable, Judiciary II
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Tue, 28 Mar 2017 House: Reptd Fav
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Tue, 28 Mar 2017 House: Re-ref Com On Judiciary II
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Tue, 4 Apr 2017 House: Reptd Fav
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Tue, 4 Apr 2017 House: Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
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Tue, 4 Apr 2017 House: Placed On Cal For 04/05/2017
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Wed, 5 Apr 2017 House: Passed 2nd Reading
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Wed, 5 Apr 2017 House: Passed 3rd Reading
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Thu, 6 Apr 2017 House: Regular Message Sent To Senate
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Thu, 6 Apr 2017 Senate: Regular Message Received From House
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Thu, 6 Apr 2017 Senate: Passed 1st Reading
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Thu, 6 Apr 2017 Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
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Mon, 22 May 2017 Senate: Withdrawn From Com
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Wed, 24 May 2017 Senate: Reptd Fav Com Substitute
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Wed, 24 May 2017 Senate: Com Substitute Adopted
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Wed, 24 May 2017 Senate: Re-ref Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
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Tue, 27 Jun 2017 Senate: Reptd Fav
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Wed, 28 Jun 2017 Senate: Passed 2nd Reading
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Wed, 28 Jun 2017 Senate: Passed 3rd Reading
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Wed, 28 Jun 2017 Senate: Special Message Sent To House
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Wed, 28 Jun 2017 House: Special Message Received For Concurrence in S Com Sub
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Wed, 28 Jun 2017 House: Cal Pursuant 36(b)
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Wed, 28 Jun 2017 House: Placed On Cal For 06/29/2017
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Thu, 29 Jun 2017 House: Concurred In S/Com Sub
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Thu, 29 Jun 2017 House: Ordered Enrolled
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Thu, 29 Jun 2017 Ratified
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Thu, 29 Jun 2017 Pres. To Gov. 6/29/2017
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Fri, 21 Jul 2017 Signed by Gov. 7/21/2017
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Fri, 21 Jul 2017 Ch. SL 2017-160
Bill Summaries:
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Bill H 337 (2017-2018)Summary date: Jul 25 2017 - View Summary
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Bill H 337 (2017-2018)Summary date: May 24 2017 - View Summary
Senate committee substitute makes the following changes to the 1st edition.
Enacts new GS 63-94. Provides that GS Chapter 63, Article 10 (Operation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems) does not apply to model aircraft (as defined with reference to purpose of use).
Makes section 1 [amending GS 15A-300.1(a)] effective December 1, 2017, and applicable to offenses committed on or after that date, and acts occurring and causes of action arising on or after that date.
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Bill H 337 (2017-2018)Summary date: Mar 14 2017 - View Summary
Amends GS 15A300.1(a) to incorporate the the definition of model aircraft into the definition of unmanned aircraft.
Repeals GS 15A300.1(d) (Limitations on use of special imaging technology).
Enacts new GS 15A300.1(c1) to allow emergency management agencies to use unmanned aircraft systems for all functions and activities related to emergency management.
Amends GS 6396 to revise the minimum age for permits for commercial operation of unmanned aircraft systems to mirror the minimum age required by federal regulation for operation of an unmanned aircraft system (was, 16 years of age). Requires a valid governmentissued photographic identification acceptable to the Federal Aviation Administration for issuing authorization to operate an unmanned aircraft system (was, a valid driver's license). Directs the Department of Transportation, Division of Aviation (Division), to make its criteria and requirements for issuing permits to operate an unmanned aircraft system for commercial purposes no more restrictive than the rules or regulations adopted by the Federal Aviation Administration's criteria and requirements for operating an unmanned aircraft system for commercial purposes. Makes conforming changes.