Indiana Code 35-44.1-4-10. Public safety remote aerial interference
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Sec. 10. A person who operates an unmanned aerial vehicle in a manner that is intended to obstruct or interfere with:
For details, see Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 and Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2
(2) a firefighter;
(1) a law enforcement officer, including a correctional officer as defined in IC 5-10-10-1.5;
Attorney's Note
Under the Indiana Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Level 6 felony | between 6 mos. and 2 1/2 years | up to $10,000 |
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $5,000 |
Terms Used In Indiana Code 35-44.1-4-10
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- firefighter: means an individual who is:
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(3) an emergency medical person; or
(4) a member of a search and rescue team or mission;
while the individual described in subdivisions (1) through (4) is performing or attempting to perform the individual’s official duties, commits public safety remote aerial interference, a Class A misdemeanor. However, the offense is a Level 6 felony if the person has a prior unrelated conviction under this section.
As added by P.L.107-2017, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.22-2024, SEC.3.