Unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) in Belarus face potential legal penalties
Belarus is set to tighten the rules surrounding the use of drones, as a new draft law regarding civilian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) has passed its second reading in the House of Representatives.
The purpose of this legislative initiative is to ensure national and public safety. The proposed law introduces both criminal and administrative liability for certain cases involving civilian UAVs.
If enacted, the new law will impose penalties for violating its provisions. For the first offense, a fine will be issued, ranging from 20 to 50 basic units (approximately Br840 to Br2100). Repeat offenders who commit the same offense within a year after the administrative penalty may face criminal liability, with a maximum penalty of up to two years' imprisonment.
The operator of a drone must have the right to do so, and it is prohibited to operate an unregistered UAV or aircraft with insufficient onboard documentation. Violators' drones may be confiscated.
Individual entrepreneurs risk paying fines ranging from 10 to 100 basic units (Br420 to Br4200), while legal entities face fines ranging from 20 to 150 basic units (Br840 to Br6300).
The draft law also prescribes separate liability for violating the requirements for state registration and operation of unmanned aerial vehicles. Penalties will be imposed for illegal import, storage, circulation, operation, and manufacture of civilian UAVs.
The thematic draft law has been making headlines for its plans to toughen penalties for violating the rules of using airspace, including with the use of unmanned aerial vehicles. The exact timing or conditions for when the new law will come into force are not specified in the available search results. However, it is anticipated that the draft law could be adopted soon.
The document does not mention any change in the range of fines for individual citizens (5 to 50 basic units, or Br210 to Br2100). This suggests that the focus of the new law is primarily on regulating the activities of businesses and individuals operating drones for commercial purposes.
In conclusion, the proposed drone regulations in Belarus aim to enhance national and public safety by imposing penalties for violating the provisions of the draft law. The exact details of when the law will come into effect are yet to be announced, but it is clear that the Belarusian government is taking steps to regulate the use of drones more stringently.
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