West Virginia · West Virginia Code — Chapter 61, Crimes and Their Punishment
W. Va. Code (Crimes) § 61-16-2: Prohibited use of an unmanned aerial vehicle; criminal penalties
What this law says, in plain English
This statute makes it illegal to operate a drone to capture images/video of others without permission, harass people, violate restraining orders, endanger safety, or interfere with law enforcement. It also prohibits drones over certain facilities for surveillance or espionage.
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