Section 41-27-84

(a)(1) On or after January 1, 2027, no person shall intentionally or knowingly use a UAS in the vicinity of a Capitol area. (2) A violation of subdivision (1) is a Class C misdemeanor for a first offense and is a Class B misdemeanor for a second or subsequent offense. (b) None of the following persons shall be subject to the prohibition in subdivision (a)(1): (1) The United States, including any agencies or departments thereof. (2) The State of Alabama, including any agencies or departments thereof. (3) An employee, agent, contractor, or other person acting under the direction or on behalf of the United States or the State of Alabama if the person’s use of a UAS is performed within the line and scope of that relationship. (4) A person conducting emergency law enforcement or fire response operations. (5) A person who uses a UAS in accordance with written permission from the secretary, or with a permit issued by the secretary, as established in Section 41-27-86.