Government bills9
- HE 166/2024 vpPassed
Allowing drones for hunting invasive species
Drones may be used as an aid in hunting and tracking harmful invasive mammal species, such as raccoon dogs. At the same time, a longer transitional period of up to three years can be laid down for new prohibited invasive species.
17 Dec 2024 · 1 voteOnly vote · Lausumaehdotus , mietintö / Tiina Elo
116 jaa54 ei - HE 43/2024 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming plant protection product regulation
Supervision of plant protection products will be intensified, and an administrative financial penalty may be imposed for violations of the rules. At the same time, experimental application of products using drones will be enabled for research purposes, and the qualification details of professionals will be transferred to an electronic information service.
13 Sep 2024 · passed without a vote - HE 261/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming drone traffic and obstacle permits
Rules will be created in Finland for airspaces designated for unmanned aircraft, or drones, where operations require digital support services. At the same time, applying for flight obstacle permits for tall structures will be transferred entirely to Traficom (the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency) for processing.
2 Feb 2023 · passed without a vote - HE 197/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Updating aviation rules and drone surveillance
Aviation legislation will be updated to align with European Union regulations, and the powers of authorities and airports will be clarified. Penalties will be introduced for safety infringements involving drones, or unmanned aircraft, and the detection of unauthorised drones at airports will be facilitated.
17 Dec 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 8/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Tightening security at nuclear facilities
Security measures and staff supervision at nuclear power plants will be tightened to counter new security threats. At the same time, official public notices on nuclear energy and mining matters will be moved to websites.
27 Nov 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 41/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming drone and light aviation rules
Provisions supplementing EU regulations on drones and light aviation will be introduced in Finland. Age limits and insurance requirements will be introduced for drone operators, and permitted weight limits for microlight aircraft will be raised.
17 Jun 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 222/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Countering drones in prison areas
Prisons will receive the right to intervene in the movement of unauthorised unmanned aircraft and vehicles in prison areas using technical devices and force. In addition, prison staff will be given the option to use spit hoods against aggressive prisoners.
11 Mar 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 223/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Police powers to intercept drones
The police will be granted the right to intervene in the flight of model aircraft and drones and, if necessary, take possession of them to guarantee security. The movement of an aircraft can be prevented, for example, using technical jamming devices or force.
1 Feb 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 72/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Defence Forces powers to intercept drones
The Finnish Defence Forces will receive the power to intercept drones and unmanned aircraft using technical devices or force. The powers will protect military sites and national defence against unauthorised intelligence gathering and other security threats.
2 Nov 2018 · passed without a vote