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Unlawful capture of image with intent to conduct surveillance (§ 39-13-903)Effective: 7/1/2013
Prohibits using an unmanned aircraft to capture images without consent, including images of private persons or property, open-air event venues (>100 people), over correctional facilities, fireworks display sites, and within 250' of critical infrastructure.
Sources:
https://law.justia.com/codes/tennessee/title-39/chapter-13/part-9/section-39-13-903/https://codes.findlaw.com/tn/title-39-criminal-offenses/tn-code-sect-39-13-903/Contributed by: FPV Fish
Last edit: 6/18/2025
Freedom from Unwarranted Surveillance Act (§ 39-13-609)Effective: 7/1/2013
Requires law enforcement agencies to obtain a warrant (or meet recognized exceptions) before using drones to gather evidence, mandates deletion of non-relevant data within 15 business days, and grants a civil cause of action for violations.
Sources:
https://law.justia.com/codes/tennessee/title-39/chapter-13/part-6/section-39-13-609/https://codes.findlaw.com/tn/title-39-criminal-offenses/tn-code-sect-39-13-609/Contributed by: FPV Fish
Last edit: 6/18/2025