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New Mexico Drones Near Prisons & Critical Infrastructure (2026)

Info: New Mexico has no drone critical-infrastructure statute (a 2026 bill died); FAA rules govern.

InfoVerified Jul 7, 2026

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Official source: nmlegis.gov →

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Drones Near Prisons & Critical Infrastructure in states bordering New Mexico

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

ArizonaRestricted
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.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: azleg.gov · Full Arizona 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 →
OklahomaRestricted
Oklahoma (3 O.S. 3-322) bars knowingly flying a drone below 400 ft over a critical-infrastructure facility, contacting it, or coming close enough to disturb it.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: oklegislature.gov · Full Oklahoma rule →
TexasRestricted
Flying an unmanned aircraft over a critical infrastructure facility at or below 400 feet above ground level is an offense — a Class B misdemeanor, Class A on a repeat (Tex. Gov't Code 423.0045). FAA-compliant commercial operations are exempt under 423.0045(c)(5).
Verified Jul 30, 2026 · Source: statutes.capitol.texas.gov · Full Texas 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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