ORS 837.375
Interference with an unmanned aircraft system

  • unauthorized control
In addition to any other remedies allowed by law, a person who intentionally interferes with, or gains unauthorized control over, an unmanned aircraft system licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration, or operated by the Armed Forces of the United States as defined in ORS 352.313 (Status of members of Armed Forces and certain federal agencies), an agency of the United States or a federal, state or local law enforcement agency, is liable to the owner of the unmanned aircraft system in an amount of not less than $5,000. The court shall award reasonable attorney fees to a prevailing plaintiff in an action under this section. [2013 c.686 §14; 2015 c.315 §10]
Note: See note under 837.300 (Definitions).

Source: Section 837.375 — Interference with an unmanned aircraft system; unauthorized control, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors837.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).

837.005
Exemptions of certain aircraft from requirements of registration 837.010
Federal pilot certificate required 837.015
Registration of aircraft 837.030
Exhibition of certificate on demand 837.040
Persons required to register aircraft 837.045
Fee schedule 837.050
Transfer of aircraft registration moneys to State Aviation Account 837.055
Assignment of number 837.060
Expiration and renewal of registrations 837.065
Effect of paying aircraft registration fee with worthless check 837.070
Notice of sale of aircraft 837.075
Aircraft dealer’s license 837.080
Prohibited operation of aircraft 837.085
Dropping articles without permit prohibited 837.090
Landings on public highways and grounds prohibited 837.095
Flying over military and naval establishments 837.100
Issuance of citations for violations 837.300
Definitions 837.310
Restrictions 837.320
Authorized use upon issuance of warrant 837.330
Written consent 837.335
Search and rescue 837.340
Investigations of crimes and accidents 837.345
Training 837.350
Restrictions 837.360
Restrictions 837.362
Policies and procedures for use of data 837.365
Weaponized unmanned aircraft systems 837.370
Operation over privately owned premises 837.372
Operation over critical infrastructure facility 837.374
Reckless interference with aircraft 837.375
Interference with an unmanned aircraft system 837.380
Action by owner of real property 837.385
Preemption of local laws regulating unmanned aircraft systems 837.387
Regulation of unmanned aircraft systems in parks owned by local government 837.390
Applicability 837.990
Penalties 837.995
Crimes involving unmanned aircraft systems 837.998
Civil penalties

Current through early 2026

§ 837.375. Interference with an unmanned aircraft system's source at oregon​.gov