Senate Protects Granite Staters from the Unlawful Use of Drones

CONCORD, NH – Senator Sharon Carson (R-Londonderry), issued the following statement today on the Senate passing SB 460-FN, establishing the crime of and penalties for unlawful use of unmanned aircraft systems:

“New Hampshire’s current law lacks the appropriate measures to prevent and penalize malicious intent for using unmanned aircraft and drones. This bill ensures that Granite Staters have their privacy protected and our infrastructure is not threatened by small drones. We want to uphold our citizens’ rights and make it clear that there will be consequences for anyone using these aircraft in nefarious ways.”