South Dakota § 50-15-12 - Chapter applicability.
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§ 50-15-12. Chapter applicability.
Nothing in this chapter may be construed to prohibit the:
(1) Take-off or landing of a drone as deemed reasonable or necessary by private or public entities for emergency or maintenance support functions or services, including the protection and maintenance of public or private critical infrastructure;
(2) Landing of a drone by an operator in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations as deemed reasonable or necessary by the operator in the event of a forced landing or technical malfunction of a drone system;
(3) Take-off or landing of a drone being operated by a sworn public safety officer or other emergency personnel in the performance of the officer or personnel's duties; or
(4) Take-off or landing of a drone owned or operated by the United States government, or any operator under contract with any agency of the United States government, in the performance of the operator's assigned duties.
Source: SL 2024, ch 194, § 8.
Frequently Asked Questions About South Dakota § 50-15-12
What does South Dakota Codified Laws § 50-15-12 cover?
Section 50-15-12 ("Chapter applicability.") is part of the South Dakota Codified Laws, the codified statutory law of South Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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