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Arizona Drones Near Prisons & Critical Infrastructure (2026)

Restricted: ARS 13-3729(B): a class 6 felony to use a drone to photograph or loiter over/near a critical facility (power, water, refineries, prisons) in furtherance of a criminal offense.

RestrictedVerified Jul 7, 2026

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Drones Near Prisons & Critical Infrastructure in states bordering Arizona

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

CaliforniaRestricted
California Penal Code 4577 makes operating a drone on or above a state prison, jail, or juvenile facility an infraction ($500).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov · Full California rule →
ColoradoInfo
No Colorado statute bars drone flight over critical infrastructure or correctional facilities; state rules limit drones in state parks only.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: content.leg.colorado.gov · Full Colorado rule →
NevadaRestricted
Nevada (NRS 493.109) bars operating a drone within 500 ft horizontally / 250 ft vertically of a critical facility (incl. jails, prisons) without written consent; a misdemeanor.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: leg.state.nv.us · Full Nevada rule →
New MexicoInfo
New Mexico has no drone critical-infrastructure statute (a 2026 bill died); FAA rules govern.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: nmlegis.gov · Full New Mexico rule →
UtahRestricted
Utah (76 code / 72-10-903): a third-degree felony to fly a drone to carry/drop an item to or into a correctional facility; a misdemeanor to interfere with its operations or security.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: le.utah.gov · Full Utah rule →

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