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Utah lawmakers to consider drone restrictions

By Associated Press, Michelle Price
Published February 6, 2014 5:00am ET
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Utah lawmakers to consider drone restrictions
This undated file photo provided by U.S. Customs and Border Protection shows an unmanned drone used to patrol the U.S.-Canadian border. (AP/U.S. Customs and Border Protection) | AP

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — State lawmakers are wading into the debate over drones this year with proposals to encourage development of the technology while also setting limits for government use.

The Utah Legislature is scheduled to hear two proposals on Thursday dealing with unmanned aerial systems, commonly known as drones.

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