Tennessee § 38-8-134 Section definitions - Development of drone policy - Use of drone by qualified officer

Tennessee Statutes

§ 38-8-134 — Section definitions - Development of drone policy - Use of drone by qualified officer

(a)As used in this section:

(1)"Drone" has the same meaning as defined in § 39-13-609 ; and (2) "Law enforcement agency" has the same meaning as defined in § 39-13-609 .

(b)By January 1, 2024, except as provided in subsection (c), each law enforcement agency shall develop and enforce a policy that prohibits an officer from using a drone or other substantially similar device as a weapon under any circumstances while in the exercise of the officer's official duties.

(c)A law enforcement agency shall permit an officer qualified to operate a drone to utilize a drone or a substantially similar device for the purpose of remotely detonating a bomb or similar incendiary or explosive device.

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(a) As used in this section: (1) "Drone" has the same meaning as defined in § 39-13-609 ; and (2) "Law enforcement agency" has the same meaning as defined in § 39-13-609 . (b) By January 1, 2024, except as provided in subsection (c), each law enforcement agency shall develop and enforce a policy that prohibits an officer from using a drone or other substantially similar device as a weapon under any circumstances while in the exercise of the officer's official duties. (c) A law enforcement agency shall permit an officer qualified to operate a drone to utilize a drone or a substantially similar device for the purpose of remotely detonating a bomb or similar incendiary or explosive device.

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