2013 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 17 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation, Constitutions
Chapter 837 - Aircraft Operation
Section 837.360 - Restrictions; civil penalties; registration; fees; rules.

(1) A public body may not operate a drone in the airspace over this state without registering the drone with the Oregon Department of Aviation.

(2) The Oregon Department of Aviation may impose a civil penalty of up to $10,000 against a public body that violates subsection (1) of this section.

(3) Evidence obtained by a public body through the use of a drone in violation of subsection (1) of this section is not admissible in any judicial or administrative proceeding and may not be used to establish reasonable suspicion or probable cause to believe that an offense has been committed.

(4) The Oregon Department of Aviation shall establish a registry of drones operated by public bodies and may charge a fee sufficient to reimburse the department for the maintenance of the registry.

(5) The Oregon Department of Aviation shall require the following information for registration of a drone:

(a) The name of the public body that owns or operates the drone.

(b) The name and contact information of the individuals who operate the drone.

(c) Identifying information for the drone as required by the department by rule.

(6) A public body that registers one or more drones under this section shall provide an annual report to the Oregon Department of Aviation that summarizes:

(a) The frequency of use of the drones by the public body during the preceding calendar year; and

(b) The purposes for which the drones have been used by the public body during the preceding calendar year.

(7) The State Aviation Board may adopt all rules necessary for the registration of drones in Oregon that are consistent with federal laws and regulations. [2013 c.686 §8]

Note: 837.360 becomes operative January 2, 2016. See section 9, chapter 686, Oregon Laws 2013.

Note: Section 9, chapter 686, Oregon Laws 2013, provides:

Sec. 9. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, section 8 of this 2013 Act [837.360] becomes operative January 2, 2016.

(2) The Oregon Department of Aviation and the State Aviation Board may take any action before January 2, 2016, including the adoption of rules, that is necessary to allow implementation of section 8 of this 2013 Act on January 2, 2016. [2013 c.686 §9]

Note: See note under 837.300.