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West Virginia Drones Near Prisons & Critical Infrastructure (2026)

Restricted: West Virginia (61-16-2(b)): a misdemeanor to fly a drone over a 'targeted facility' (critical infrastructure) to deploy an object or to surveil/gather info with intent to do harm.

RestrictedVerified Jul 7, 2026

West Virginia (61-16-2(b)): a misdemeanor to fly a drone over a 'targeted facility' (critical infrastructure) to deploy an object or to surveil/gather info with intent to do harm.

Official source: code.wvlegislature.gov →

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