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Old 03-10-2016 | 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by qwerty3
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(7) the operator has passed an aeronautical knowledge and safety test administered by the Federal Aviation Administration online for the operation of unmanned aircraft systems subject to the requirements of section 44809 and maintains proof of test passage to be made available to the Administrator or law enforcement upon request."
Rather elegant I think, as it takes away the "I didn't know" defense...especially if they make it a recurring requirement vs. one-time thing. Note how they also make it lawful for law enforcement to ask for documentation - thus making enforcement easier at local level.