Relating to the operation of an unmanned aircraft over a spaceport; creating a criminal offense.

Contracts

• Vendor Agreements: Amend Master Service Agreements (MSAs) with third-party drone service providers to include specific indemnification for criminal acts and violations of SB1197.
• Client Deliverables: Insert "Regulatory Force Majeure" clauses into client contracts. If a client requests footage requiring flight over a spaceport, the contract must explicitly state that performance is contingent upon securing written facility authorization.

Hiring/Training

• Pilot Training: Update Flight Operations Manuals to include a mandatory pre-flight check for "Spaceport" designations, distinct from standard FAA restricted airspace.
• Definition Training: Train pilots that "interference" is broadly defined; hovering near perimeter fences or testing equipment can trigger arrest even without physical contact.

Reporting & Record-Keeping

• Authorization Protocols: Develop a standardized "Spaceport Overflight Authorization Form." Verbal consent is insufficient for a legal defense.
• Retention: Retain all authorization records for a minimum of two years (aligning with the misdemeanor statute of limitations) to serve as an affirmative defense against potential prosecution.

Fees & Costs

• Direct Costs: No new state fees or taxes.
• Indirect Costs: Potential increase in insurance premiums if coverage requires riders for operations near critical infrastructure. Review CGL and Aviation policies for "criminal act" exclusions.