Texas Government Code 423.0046 – Offense: Operation of Unmanned Aircraft Over Sports Venue
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(a) In this section, “sports venue” means an arena, automobile racetrack, coliseum, stadium, or other type of area or facility that:
(1) has a seating capacity of 30,000 or more people; and
(2) is primarily used for one or more professional or amateur sports or athletics events.
(b) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally or knowingly operates an unmanned aircraft over a sports venue and the unmanned aircraft is not higher than 400 feet above ground level.
Attorney's Note
Under the Texas Codes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $4,000 |
| Class B misdemeanor | up to 180 days | up to $2,000 |
Terms Used In Texas Government Code 423.0046
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.
- Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(c) This section does not apply to conduct described by Subsection (b) that is committed by:
(1) the federal government, the state, or a governmental entity;
(2) a person under contract with or otherwise acting under the direction or on behalf of the federal government, the state, or a governmental entity;
(3) a law enforcement agency;
(4) a person under contract with or otherwise acting under the direction or on behalf of a law enforcement agency;
(5) an operator of an unmanned aircraft that is being used for a commercial purpose, if the operation is conducted in compliance with:
(A) each applicable Federal Aviation Administration rule, restriction, or exemption; and
(B) all required Federal Aviation Administration authorizations;
(6) an owner or operator of the sports venue;
(7) a person under contract with or otherwise acting under the direction or on behalf of an owner or operator of the sports venue; or
(8) a person who has the prior written consent of the owner or operator of the sports venue.
(d) An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor, except that the offense is a Class A misdemeanor if the actor has previously been convicted under this section or § 423.0045.