(1) The State Parks and Recreation Commission shall adopt rules managing the use of unmanned aircraft systems by people in state parks to protect natural, cultural, scenic and recreational resources in a park property or adjacent areas while providing for enjoyment of recreational use of unmanned aircraft systems.

(2) Subject to ORS § 837.300 to 837.390, rules adopted under this section may allow:

(a) The State Parks and Recreation Department and the department’s agents and contractors to use unmanned aircraft systems in carrying out the duties of the department.

(b) The use of unmanned aircraft systems for the purpose of resource management, emergency operations or protection of property. [2021 c.172 § 2]

See note under 837.300.

(Public Bodies)