6 USC 124n-1 - Penalties

U.S Code last checked for updates: Apr 10, 2026

§ 124n–1.

Penalties

(a)

Definition

(b)

Omitted

(c)

Increased penalties for operation of unmanned aircraft to facilitate felony offense

(d)

Increased penalties for use of unmanned aircraft to introduce contraband into prisons

(e)

Directive to United States Sentencing Commission: enhanced sentencing range for use of unmanned aircraft

(1)

In general

To carry out the purposes of this section, during the Sentencing Commission’s amendment cycle in progress at the time this Act is enacted, the Commission shall, under section 994 of title 28—

(A)

promulgate guidelines, or amendments to guidelines, that substantially increase the sentencing range for all offenses involving the use of an unmanned aircraft; and

(B)

as necessary, promulgate policy statements, or amendments to policy statements to assist in the application of this section.

(2)

Enhanced penalties

(f)

Penalties for unauthorized counter-UAS actions

Any entity or individual authorized to take such actions to mitigate the threat posed by an unmanned aircraft system or unmanned aircraft pursuant to section 124n of this title who knowingly engages in such actions without Federal coordination as required by those statutes, shall be subject to—

(1)

a civil fine up to $100,000 per violation; or

(2)

suspension of counter-UAS authority pending review by the Attorney General or Secretary of Homeland Security.

(g)

Civil enforcement

(h)

Effective date

(Pub. L. 119–60, div. H, title LXXXVI, § 8605, Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1943.)

cite as: 6 USC 124n-1