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Tenn. Code Ann. § 38-8-134: Section definitions - Development of drone policy - Use of drone by qualified officer

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Drone" has the same meaning as defined in § 39-13-609 ; and (2) "Law enforcement agency" has the same meaning as defined in § 39-13-609 . (b) By January 1, 2024, except as provided in subsection (c), each law enforcement agency shall develop and enforce a policy that prohibits an officer from using a drone or other substantially similar device as a weapon under any circumstances while in the exercise of the officer's official duties. (c) A law enforcement agency shall permit an officer qualified to operate a drone to utilize a drone or a substantially similar device for the purpose of remotely detonating a bomb or similar incendiary or explosive device. Added by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 326, s 1, eff. 4/28/2023.
(a) As used in this section: (1) "Drone" has the same meaning as defined in § 39-13-609 ; and (2) "Law enforcement agency" has the same meaning as defined in § 39-13-609 .
(1) "Drone" has the same meaning as defined in § 39-13-609 ; and
(2) "Law enforcement agency" has the same meaning as defined in § 39-13-609 .
(b) By January 1, 2024, except as provided in subsection (c), each law enforcement agency shall develop and enforce a policy that prohibits an officer from using a drone or other substantially similar device as a weapon under any circumstances while in the exercise of the officer's official duties.
(c) A law enforcement agency shall permit an officer qualified to operate a drone to utilize a drone or a substantially similar device for the purpose of remotely detonating a bomb or similar incendiary or explosive device.

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TN Code
Title 38
Chapter 8

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Drone" has the same meaning as defined in § 39-13-609 ; and (2) "Law enforcement agency" has the same meaning as defined in § 39-13-609 .

(1) "Drone" has the same meaning as defined in § 39-13-609 ; and

(2) "Law enforcement agency" has the same meaning as defined in § 39-13-609 .

(b) By January 1, 2024, except as provided in subsection (c), each law enforcement agency shall develop and enforce a policy that prohibits an officer from using a drone or other substantially similar device as a weapon under any circumstances while in the exercise of the officer's official duties.

(c) A law enforcement agency shall permit an officer qualified to operate a drone to utilize a drone or a substantially similar device for the purpose of remotely detonating a bomb or similar incendiary or explosive device.

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