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Virginia Drones Near Prisons & Critical Infrastructure (2026)
Restricted: Virginia (Va. Code 18.2-121.3(B)): a Class 4 felony to fly a drone over critical infrastructure/utilities without authorization; a Class 1 misdemeanor over a correctional facility.
RestrictedVerified Jul 7, 2026
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