Nebraska § 73-1004 - Drone or unmanned aerial system; acquisition by state or political subdivision; use of state funds; requirements; contract or agreement void and unenforceable; electric supplier, exempt; conditions.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 73-1004 — Drone or unmanned aerial system; acquisition by state or political subdivision; use of state funds; requirements; contract or agreement void and unenforceable; electric supplier, exempt; conditions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 73-1004. Drone or unmanned aerial system; acquisition by state or political subdivision; use of state funds; requirements; contract or agreement void and unenforceable; electric supplier, exempt; conditions.
(1) Effective January 1, 2027, no state agency shall purchase or acquire a drone or unmanned aerial system other than those cleared by the division pursuant to section 73-1005.
(2) To the extent practicable, political subdivisions shall purchase or acquire only those drones and unmanned aerial systems cleared by the division pursuant to section 73-1005.
(3) Effective January 1, 2027, no state funds shall be used to purchase or acquire a drone or unmanned aerial system whose purchase would be prohibited by section 73-1005.
(4) A contract or agreement for the purchase or acquisition of a drone or unmanned aerial system in violation of this section is void and unenforceable.
(5) Any electric supplier supplying, producing, or distributing electricity within the state for sale at retail is exempt from the Secure Drone Purchasing Act if the electric supplier is in compliance with the critical infrastructure protection requirements issued by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 73-1004
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 73-1004 cover?
Section 73-1004 ("Drone or unmanned aerial system; acquisition by state or political subdivision; use of state funds; requirements; contract or agreement void and unenforceable; electric supplier, exempt; conditions.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, the codified statutory law of Nebraska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Nebraska § 73-1004?
A common citation format is "Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 73-1004" (Nebraska). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Nebraska law?
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How does Nebraska § 73-1004 apply to my situation?
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