Volunteers Needed to Represent New Hampshire
Message from Andy Argenio, AMA District I VP
"We are in need of at least two AVPs or more to represent NH. If you have been an AMA member for 3 years and willing to address statewide political issues potentially onerous to flying R/C
model aircraft, please get in touch with me. Any other members willing to help with contacting or writing NH legislators or tracking bills are also needed and welcome."
To get involved or learn more visit AMA District I website http://www.amadistrict-i.org/
The NH Bill Introduced as No. 602-FN in April 2015 regarding the use of drones in New Hampshire. See below for an Amendment "2015-2493h" that was approved.
Source: New Hampshire General Court
Below is information on the Amendment "2015-2493h" to the original Bill (shown below) for "Chapter 644-A Drones"
Amendment to HB 602-FN
Rep. A. Christie, Rock. 37
October 19, 2015
2015-2493h
04/10
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 New Chapter; Drones. Amend RSA by inserting after chapter 644 the following new chapter:
CHAPTER 644-A
DRONES
Excerpt regarding 644-A:4 Airport Prohibition:
"644-A:4 Airport Prohibition. No government or person shall operate a drone within 5 miles of any airport in this state in a manner that does not comply with relevant federal law and Federal Aviation Administration regulations and guidelines in effect at the time."
House Bill
602-FN - AS INTRODUCED
2015 SESSION
15-0397
04/01
HOUSE BILL 602-FN
AN ACT relative to the use of drones.
SPONSORS: Rep. Kurk, Hills 2; Rep. Berch, Ches 1; Sen. Cataldo, Dist 6; Sen. Daniels, Dist 11
COMMITTEE: Executive Departments and Administration
This bill regulates the use of drones by government agencies and individuals. It establishes criminal penalties and civil remedies for violations of the law.
Click here to read the complete House Bill as it was originally introduced in April
2015