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South Carolina Drones Near Prisons & Critical Infrastructure (2026)

Restricted: South Carolina (24-1-300) makes it a misdemeanor to fly a drone within 500 ft horizontally / 250 ft vertically of any Dept. of Corrections facility without the Director's written consent.

RestrictedVerified Jul 7, 2026
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South Carolina (24-1-300) makes it a misdemeanor to fly a drone within 500 ft horizontally / 250 ft vertically of any Dept. of Corrections facility without the Director's written consent.

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