Governor signs bill criminalizing drone flights on wildfires
It is now a criminal offense in Montana to interfere with firefighting aircraft by flying a drone near wildfires.
Source: helenair.com
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Montana Ups Penalties for Drone Interference During Wildfire Operations
Gov. Greg Gianforte signed a bill this week stiffening penalties for drone operators that interfere with aerial wildfire suppression efforts. Violators could face a criminal misdemeanor, up to 6 months in jail and hefty civil fines.
Source: govtech.com
Bill appropriating grant funds for autism centers in Montana signed into law – Daily Montanan
Montana will provide its first funds for a new model of healthcare to support communities and citizens with autism so they will not have to be sent out of state.
Source: dailymontanan.com
New Montana law adds criminal penalty for flying drones near wildfires
Gov. Greg Gianforte has signed a bill into law that clarifies the penalties when someone interferes with firefighting aircraft by flying a drone in the area.
Source: kxlh.com
New Montana law adds penalty for flying drones near wildfires
When a wind-driven wildfire burned on Mount Helena last August, aerial firefighting operations were delayed for about 10 minutes because of an unauthorized drone.
Source: missoulacurrent.com