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Section 4561.63

Ohio Revised Code
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Title 45 Motor Vehicles-Aeronautics-Watercraft
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Chapter 4561 Aeronautics
 
Section 4561.63 is not yet in effect. It takes effect October 6, 2026.
Effective:
October 6, 2026
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 251 - 136th General Assembly
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(A) A law enforcement agency shall not use, authorize the use of, or issue a permit for the use of, an unmanned aerial vehicle armed with any lethal weapon.

(B) A law enforcement agency shall not authorize the use of or issue a permit for the use of an unmanned aerial vehicle for the surveillance of one private individual by another private individual unless the agency obtains one of the following:

(1) The express, informed consent of the individual being surveilled by the unmanned aerial vehicle;

(2) The express, informed consent of the owner of the real property on which the individual being surveilled by the unmanned aerial vehicle is present.

Last updated July 16, 2026 at 12:45 PM

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