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Requires annual registration of all unmanned aircraft systems with the Washington State Department of Transportation.
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https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=47.68.250https://law.justia.com/codes/washington/2005/title47/47.68.250.htmlContributed by: FPV Fish
Last edit: 6/18/2025
Prohibits launching, landing, or operating any unmanned aircraft on lands or waters of the State Capitol Campus.
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Last edit: 6/18/2025
Imposes a \$100 civil penalty for failure to register an aircraft, increasing to \$400 if over 180 days late.
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Last edit: 6/18/2025
Bans the use of unmanned aircraft to spot, locate, pursue, or harass wildlife for hunting or other purposes.
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Last edit: 6/18/2025
Bars drone and model-aircraft use in areas of reasonable expectation of privacy (e.g., restrooms, locker rooms, residential interiors).
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Last edit: 6/18/2025
Allows property owners to sue for trespass and recover \$500 in liquidated damages for repeated UAS overflights after notice.
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Last edit: 6/18/2025