Director of public safety.
(1) The director of public safety shall ensure that the use of drones and model aircraft subject to these rules is in compliance with applicable federal and state laws.
(2) The director shall consider ethical issues related to a proposed use of drones or model aircraft prior to approving such use.
(3) The director shall keep the vice president for business and finance informed of any use of drones or model aircraft under these rules.
(4) In responding to a proposed use of a drone or model aircraft, the director may approve the use as proposed, may require modification of the proposal, or may deny the proposal.
(5) The director may deny any proposed use of a drone or model aircraft that he/she determines constitutes a commercial use or is otherwise not authorized under federal, state, or local laws or regulations.
(6) If the director denies a proposed use, the denial may be appealed, in writing, to the vice president for business and finance.
(7) The director shall provide ongoing review of approved drone and model aircraft use.
(8) With the approval of the vice president for business and finance, the director may develop procedures for implementing these rules.
(9) The director may suspend or terminate any use of drones or model aircraft deemed inconsistent with previously approved use, and/or the requirements of federal, state, or local regulations.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
28B.35.120(12). WSR 15-24-049, ยง 172-110-080, filed 11/23/15, effective 12/24/15.]