EMS USE OF UAS.

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View NCGA Bill Details2017-2018 Session
Senate Bill 523 (Public) Filed Wednesday, March 29, 2017
AN ACT TO ALLOW EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCIES TO USE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS AND AVAILABLE TECHNOLOGY IMAGING AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS BASED ON THE FINDINGS OF THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE.
Intro. by Rabin.

Status: Re-ref to Appropriations/Base Budget. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate Action) (Apr 13 2017)
S 523

Bill Summaries:

  • Summary date: Mar 30 2017 - View Summary

    Amends GS 15A-300.1 to allow emergency management agencies to use unmanned aircraft systems for all functions and activities related to emergency management. Allows unmanned aircraft systems to be equipped with infrared and other imaging technology for emergency management and hazard risk management purposes.

    Appropriates $2,397,000 in recurring funds from the General Fund to the Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management, for 2017‑18 to support the Urban Search and Rescue Program. Requires that the funds be used in partnership with units of local government to supplement local expenses to purchase equipment, maintain equipment, and provide other items necessary to ensure statewide search and rescue services. Allows any match requirement to be satisfied by the sponsoring local agency with cash payments or in‑kind contributions. Effective July 1, 2017.