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Section 2C:40-29 Provisions Preempt Existing LawsEffective: 1/16/2018

Preempts any county or municipal law, ordinance, resolution, or regulation concerning private use of an unmanned aircraft system that is inconsistent with state UAS requirements.

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Last edit: 6/18/2025

Section 2C:40-30 Authorized Use PermittedEffective: 1/16/2018

Clarifies that nothing in P.L.2017, c.315 prohibits authorized use of unmanned aircraft systems by public employees, first responders, or public entities in compliance with federal law and regulations.

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Last edit: 6/18/2025

Section 2C:40-28 Violations, Degree of Offense, CrimeEffective: 1/16/2018

Creates a disorderly persons offense for knowingly or intentionally operating an unmanned aircraft system in a manner that endangers life or property, interferes with first responders, correctional facilities, airports, or military activities.

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Last edit: 6/18/2025

N.J.A.C. 7:25-5.22 Wild Animals; Possession, KillingEffective: 10/2/2023

Prohibits hunting or harassing wild animals or birds from any airborne conveyance, including drones, except as permitted by a valid Wildlife Management Division permit.

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Last edit: 6/18/2025