Virginia law § 18.2-324.2 prohibits individuals required to register under § 9.1-901 and respondents of protective orders from using unmanned aircraft systems (drones) to follow, contact, or capture images of others without permission. Violations are classified as Class 1 misdemeanors. The law aims to protect individuals' privacy and safety from unauthorized drone surveillance.
The law prohibits using drones to follow, contact, or capture images of individuals without their permission, especially if they are required to register or are protected by a protective order.
Individuals required to register under § 9.1-901 and respondents of protective orders are specifically protected from unauthorized drone surveillance under this law.
Violations are classified as Class 1 misdemeanors, which can result in criminal charges, fines, and possible jail time.
No, it specifically addresses unauthorized use of unmanned aircraft systems to follow, contact, or capture images of individuals without consent in certain circumstances.