Wildfire and Emergency Airspace Protection Act of 2015

2015-10-07

Introduced in Senate

Wildfire and Emergency Airspace Protection Act of 2015

This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime to knowingly launch a drone for recreational purposes that recklessly interferes with disaster response or firefighting efforts.

The legislation does not affect the use of drones launched for agricultural purposes.

Violators are subject to a fine, up to five years in prison, or both.

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