(a) The operator of the unmanned aircraft system has flown the unmanned aircraft system over the property on at least one previous occasion; and
(b) The person notified the owner or operator of the unmanned aircraft system that the person did not want the unmanned aircraft system flown over the property.
(2) A person may not bring an action under this section if:
(a) The unmanned aircraft system is lawfully in the flight path for landing at an airport, airfield or runway; and
(b) The unmanned aircraft system is in the process of taking off or landing.
(3) A person may not bring an action under this section if the unmanned aircraft system is operated for commercial purposes in compliance with authorization granted by the Federal Aviation Administration. This subsection does not preclude a person from bringing another civil action, including but not limited to an action for invasion of privacy or an action for invasion of personal privacy under ORS 30.831.
(4) A prevailing plaintiff may recover treble damages for any injury to the person or the property by reason of a trespass by an unmanned aircraft system as described in this section, and may be awarded injunctive relief in the action.
(5) A prevailing plaintiff may recover attorney fees under ORS 20.080 if the amount pleaded in an action under this section is $10,000 or less.
(6) The Attorney General, on behalf of the State of Oregon, may bring an action or claim for relief alleging nuisance or trespass arising from the operation of an unmanned aircraft system in the airspace over this state. A court shall award reasonable attorney fees to the Attorney General if the Attorney General prevails in an action under this section. [2013 c.686 §15; 2015 c.315 §11; 2016 c.72 §10]
Note: See note under 837.300.
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation
Chapter 837 - Aircraft Operation
Section 837.005 - Exemptions of certain aircraft from requirements of registration; rules.
Section 837.040 - Persons required to register aircraft; application; timing; late fees; rules.
Section 837.045 - Fee schedule.
Section 837.060 - Expiration and renewal of registrations; late fees.
Section 837.065 - Effect of paying aircraft registration fee with worthless check.
Section 837.070 - Notice of sale of aircraft; transfer of registration; fee.
Section 837.075 - Aircraft dealer’s license; fee.
Section 837.080 - Prohibited operation of aircraft.
Section 837.085 - Dropping articles without permit prohibited; exceptions.
Section 837.300 - Definitions.
Section 837.310 - Restrictions; exceptions.
Section 837.320 - Authorized use upon issuance of warrant; exigent circumstances.
Section 837.330 - Written consent.
Section 837.335 - Search and rescue; use in emergencies.
Section 837.340 - Investigations of crimes and accidents.
Section 837.350 - Restrictions; authorized use; rules.
Section 837.362 - Policies and procedures for use of data.
Section 837.365 - Weaponized unmanned aircraft systems; penalties.
Section 837.370 - Operation over privately owned premises; penalties.
Section 837.372 - Operation over critical infrastructure facility; penalty.
Section 837.374 - Reckless interference with aircraft; penalties.
Section 837.375 - Interference with an unmanned aircraft system; unauthorized control.
Section 837.380 - Action by owner of real property; Attorney General.
Section 837.385 - Preemption of local laws regulating unmanned aircraft systems.
Section 837.390 - Applicability.
Section 837.995 - Crimes involving unmanned aircraft systems; penalties.