New Jersey legal term
Unmanned aircraft system in New Jersey Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New Jersey legislative session
In New Jersey criminal law, “Unmanned aircraft system” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the New Jersey criminal code.
What does “Unmanned aircraft system” mean in New Jersey criminal law?
"Unmanned aircraft system" means an unmanned aircraft and associated elements, including communication links and the components that control the unmanned aircraft, that are required for the pilot in command to operate safely and efficiently. b. (N.J.S.A. 2C:40-27)
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