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Freedom from Unwarranted Surveillance Act (SB 167)Effective: 7/1/2017
Prohibits any person, agency, or subdivision from using a drone or unmanned aircraft to gather evidence or other information on private property without a warrant—exigent circumstances excepted—and makes evidence obtained in violation inadmissible.
Sources:
https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/17%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0167.PDFhttps://www.dronethusiast.com/drone-laws-in-new-mexico/Contributed by: FPV Fish
Last edit: 6/18/2025
Use of Drones for Wildlife (SB 82)Effective: 7/1/2015
Prohibits using drones to pursue, harass, drive, rally, spot, locate, or assist in taking any protected species; exempts wildlife-management exemptions.
Sources:
https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/15%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0082.PDFhttps://pilotinstitute.com/drones/states/new-mexico/Contributed by: FPV Fish
Last edit: 6/18/2025