Gov. Brown Signs California Law Banning Drone Operations at Prisons

California Gov. Jerry Brown (D) signed a law making it illegal to fly a private drone over state prisons, jails and juvenile facilities. The new law, to take effect in January, will subject violators to a $500 fine. Sen. Jerry Hill (D) introduced SB-1355 earlier this year after drug- and contraband-smuggling incidents at facilities. “SB 1355 updates current law to make clear that using drones to smuggle contraband into correctional facilities is also unlawful,” Hill said Monday.