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The
law prohibits flying a drone with a blood alcohol content of
0.08 percent or higher, the same as for driving a vehicle, or
while drugged. Violators face up to six months in jail, a $1,000
fine or both.
The measure, which passed the Democratic-controlled state
legislature earlier this month, also bars flying a drone near a
prison or in pursuit of wildlife.
The drone measure was among 109 bills that Christie signed into
law on his last full day in office, spokesman Brian Murray said
by email. Christie's successor, Democrat Phil Murphy, is to be
sworn in on Tuesday.
At least 38 states are considering restrictions on drone flying
this legislative year, according to the National Conference of
State Legislatures.
The Consumer Technology Association has forecast that 3.1
million drones were sold in the United States last year, up 28
percent from the year before.
(Reporting by Ian Simpson in Washington; Editing by Scott Malone
and Leslie Adler)
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