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HB 4607 – Drone Operations in State ParksEffective: 6/5/2018

Requires drone operators to obtain permission from the State Park Superintendent and register prior to flying in any West Virginia state park; map of prohibited areas must be provided.

Contributed by: FPV Fish

Last edit: 6/18/2025

Weaponized UAS Operation (WV Code §61-16-2)Effective: 6/5/2018

Establishes felony for equipping a UAS with a deadly weapon or operating it to disrupt manned aircraft, with enhanced penalties.

Contributed by: FPV Fish

Last edit: 6/18/2025

HB 2515 – Prohibition on Hunting Wildlife using UASEffective: 6/5/2015

Prohibits using an unmanned aircraft system to hunt, take, kill, or trap wildlife, including birds, using drones or other UAS.

Contributed by: FPV Fish

Last edit: 6/18/2025

Unlawful Use of UAS (WV Code §61-16-2)Effective: 6/5/2018

Makes it unlawful to operate a UAS for unauthorized surveillance, harassment, trespass over targeted facilities, and interference with law enforcement or emergency personnel.

Contributed by: FPV Fish

Last edit: 6/18/2025