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Ohio Drones Near Prisons & Critical Infrastructure (2026)

Restricted: Ohio (ORC 4561.51(C)) criminalizes flying a drone to photograph/record/loiter over or near a critical facility with intent to further a violent offense or to destroy or tamper with it.

RestrictedVerified Jul 7, 2026

Ohio (ORC 4561.51(C)) criminalizes flying a drone to photograph/record/loiter over or near a critical facility with intent to further a violent offense or to destroy or tamper with it.

Official source: codes.ohio.gov →

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