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Ind. Code § 35-44.1-4-10 — Public safety remote aerial interference

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Chapter 4: Firefighting and Emergency Services, Indiana Code.

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Public safety remote aerial interference

Full text of Ind. Code § 35-44.1-4-10

Statutory text current through the 2026 Regular Session. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Indiana.

Ind. Code § 35-44.1-4-10Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session

Sec. 10. A person who operates an unmanned aerial vehicle in a manner that is intended to obstruct or interfere with: (1) a law enforcement officer, including a correctional officer as defined in IC 5-10-10-1.5 ; (2) a firefighter; (3) an emergency medical person; or (4) a member of a search and rescue team or mission; while the individual described in subdivisions (1) through (4) is performing or attempting to perform the individual's official duties, commits public safety remote aerial interference, a Class A misdemeanor. However, the offense is a Level 6 felony if the person has a prior unrelated conviction under this section.

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Is public safety remote aerial interference a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?

It depends on the circumstances: public safety remote aerial interference ranges from a Class A Misdemeanor to a Level 6 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-44.1-4-10.

Public safety remote aerial interference — base offense: Class A Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 35-44.1-4-10) · Public safety remote aerial interference — prior conviction: Level 6 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-44.1-4-10)

Which Indiana statute covers public safety remote aerial interference?

Public safety remote aerial interference is governed by Ind. Code § 35-44.1-4-10 (Public safety remote aerial interference).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.