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Montana Drones Near Prisons & Critical Infrastructure (2026)

Info: No drone-specific law; Montana's critical-infrastructure statute (82-1-602) punishes only physical trespass at such sites, not drone overflight; FAA applies.

InfoVerified Jul 7, 2026

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Drones Near Prisons & Critical Infrastructure in states bordering Montana

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

IdahoRestricted
Idaho (eff. July 1, 2026) makes it a misdemeanor to fly a drone in the restricted airspace (surface to 400 ft) of a state correctional facility (Idaho Code 20-251).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: legislature.idaho.gov · Full Idaho rule →
North DakotaInfo
No North Dakota statute criminalizes drone flight over critical infrastructure or correctional facilities; the UAS chapter covers only law-enforcement surveillance and weaponized drones.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: ndlegis.gov · Full North Dakota rule →
South DakotaRestricted
South Dakota (SDCL 50-15-3): a Class 6 felony to operate a drone over the grounds of a prison, correctional facility, jail, juvenile detention or any military facility without the administrator's authorization.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: sdlegislature.gov · Full South Dakota rule →
WyomingRestricted
Wyoming (W.S. 19-13-503, enacted 2025) makes it an offense to fly a drone over/near critical infrastructure to photograph it, loiter, or further a crime.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: wyoleg.gov · Full Wyoming rule →

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