Section 589.902

Title XXXVIII CRIMES AND PUNISHMENT; PEACE OFFICERS AND PUBLIC DEFENDERS

Chapter 589

Effective - 12 Jun 2026, see footnote   

  589.902.  Credible threat of an unmanned aircraft or unmanned aircraft system, mitigation of. — 1.  To the greatest extent permissible under applicable federal law, including the Homeland Security Act of 2002, Pub. L. 107-296, as amended, authorized individuals in this state shall be empowered to take necessary action to mitigate a credible threat that an unmanned aircraft or unmanned aircraft system poses to the safety or security of people, facilities, assets, a venue or set of venues used for large-scale public gatherings or events, critical infrastructure, or correctional facilities.

  2.  Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the power of a law enforcement officer in this state to seize an unmanned aircraft system or unmanned aircraft in the course of their duties.  A law enforcement officer may use all lawful means to effect such a seizure, which may include the use of mitigation techniques where permissible.

  3.  Any unmanned aircraft system or unmanned aircraft seized under this section or in connection with a criminal act shall be subject to forfeiture under section 513.607.

  4.  Nothing in this section shall be construed to permit the jamming of or interference with any signal, except in accordance with all applicable federal laws, rules, and regulations, including, but not limited to, the Homeland Security Act of 2002, Pub. L. 107-296, as amended.

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(L. 2026 H.B. 2637 & 3155 merged with S.B. 1421)

Effective 6-12-26 (H.B. 2637 & 3155); 7-09-26 (S.B. 1421)

Severability clause, see §§ 1.1005 and 1.1010