Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 259 - Aviation

Section 259.10a, 259.11 - Repealed. 2002, Act 35, Eff. May 15, 2002. - Compiler's Notes: The repealed sections pertained to “airport manager,”“airspace approval,”...

Section 259.12-259.14 - Repealed. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996. - Compiler's Notes: The repealed sections pertained to “airspace reservations,”“aviation instructor,”...

Section 259.15, 259.15a - Repealed. 2002, Act 35, Eff. May 15, 2002. - Compiler's Notes: The repealed sections pertained to definitions of certain...

Section 259.15b - Repealed. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996. - Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to “decal plate” defined.

Section 259.16-259.22 - Repealed. 2002, Act 35, Eff. May 15, 2002. - Compiler's Notes: The repealed sections pertained to definitions of certain...

Section 259.22a - Repealed. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996. - Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to “operation under certificate...

Section 259.23-259.25e - Repealed. 2002, Act 35, Eff. May 15, 2002. - Compiler's Notes: The repealed sections pertained to definitions of certain...

327-1945-III - Chapter III Aeronautics Department—creation—membership—funds. (259.26...259.36)

Section 259.26 - Michigan Aeronautics Commission; Creation; Membership; Appointment; Terms. - Sec. 26. (1) There is created and established an aeronautics...

Section 259.27 - Director of Aeronautics; Appointment; Qualifications, Duties, Compensation and Expenses. - Sec. 27. Director of aeronautics. There is hereby established and...

Section 259.28 - Commissioners of Aeronautics; Appointment, Qualifications. - Sec. 28. Qualifications of commissioners. Those of the members of...

Section 259.29 - Commissioners of Aeronautics; Salary and Expenses. - Sec. 29. Salary of commissioners. No member of the commission...

Section 259.30 - Commissioners of Aeronautics; Removal. - Sec. 30. Removal of commissioners. The members of the commission...

Section 259.31 - Aeronautics Commission; Organization, Meetings and Reports. - Sec. 31. Organization of commission, meetings, reports. The commission shall,...

Section 259.32 - Repealed. 2018, Act 297, Imd. Eff. June 29, 2018. - Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to aeronautics commission biennial...

Section 259.33 - Aeronautics Commission; Assistants and Expenses. - Sec. 33. Office and expense—employees of department of aeronautics. The...

Section 259.34 - State Aeronautics Fund; Qualified Airport Fund. - Sec. 34. (1) The state aeronautics fund is created. All...

Section 259.35 - State Aeronautics Fund; Qualified Airport Fund; Appropriations; Use of Money Disbursed to Operator; Finding of Noncompliance With Federal Requirements; Disbursement; Report; "Ordinance" Defined. - Sec. 35. (1) All money in and credited to the...

Section 259.36 - Transfer of Properties From Board of Aeronautics to Department of Aeronautics. - Sec. 36. Transfer from Michigan board of aeronautics to department...

327-1945-IV - Chapter IV General Powers and Duties of Aeronautics Commission and Director of Aeronautics. (259.51...259.55)

Section 259.51 - Aeronautics Commission; Powers and Duties Generally. - Sec. 51. (1) The commission has general supervision over aeronautics...

Section 259.52 - Director of Aeronautics; Powers and Duties. - Sec. 52. Powers and duties of director of aeronautics. The...

Section 259.53 - Director of Aeronautics; Powers Delegated. - Sec. 53. Delegation of powers to director of aeronautics. The...

Section 259.54 - Cooperation With Federal Government; Compliance With Federal Laws and Regulations for Expenditure of Federal Money; Receipt and Disbursement of Federal and Other Money; Commission as Agent of State; Deposit of Money in State Treasury... - Sec. 54. (1) The commission may cooperate with the government...

Section 259.55 - Enforcement Officers. - Sec. 55. (1) The commission may prescribe the duties and...

327-1945-V - Chapter V Regulation of Aircraft, Airmen, Airports and Air Instruction. (259.76...259.91)

Section 259.76 - Registration of Aircraft Generally. - Sec. 76. (1) An aircraft tied down, moored, hangared, or...

Section 259.76a - Operation of Aircraft; Registration Required; Registration Certificate; Application Forms; Fees. - Sec. 76a. (1) A person shall not operate nor shall...

Section 259.77 - Application for Renewal Registration; Execution and Return; Payment of Registration Fee; Expiration of Registration; Registration Fee in Lieu of Property Taxes; Rate of Registration Fee; Penalty for Failure to Register or Pay Registr... - Sec. 77. (1) If an aircraft is registered under this...

Section 259.78 - Sale, Transfer, or Assignment of Interest in Aircraft; Transfer Fee. - Sec. 78. When the owner of a registered aircraft sells,...

Section 259.79 - Carrying or Display of Registration Certificate or Assigned Number; Exception. - Sec. 79. (1) The state registration certificate issued by the...

Section 259.79a - Aircraft Inspection; Access. - Sec. 79a. The commission may cause an aircraft to be...

Section 259.80 - Operation of Aircraft; Airworthiness Requirements; Operating Limitations; Waiver. - Sec. 80. (1) A person shall not operate nor an...

Section 259.80a - Prohibited Conduct. - Sec. 80a. (1) A person shall not navigate an aircraft...

Section 259.80b - Conformance With Standard Traffic Patterns Recommended by Federal Air Regulations; Exceptions; Flying Aircraft Acrobatically; Payment of Storage, Repair, and Supply Charges; Responsibility for Safe Operation; Report of Accident; Dis... - Sec. 80b. (1) A person operating an aircraft shall conform...

Section 259.80c - Disposal of Wrecked Aircraft; Report by Participants in Accident; Admission of Investigations or Hearings as Evidence; Testimony as Expert Witness. - Sec. 80c. (1) An aircraft owner, pilot, or authorized agent...

Section 259.80d - Landing Aircraft. - Sec. 80d. (1) An aircraft shall not land, except in...

Section 259.80e - Locations for Flying of Aircraft; Limitations; Altitude. - Sec. 80e. (1) Except when necessary for takeoff or landing,...

Section 259.80f - Possessing, Carrying, or Attempting to Possess Certain Items in Sterile Area of Airport; Prohibitions; Violations; Penalties; Exceptions; Other Violations; Consecutive Terms of Imprisonment; Definitions. - Sec. 80f. (1) An individual shall not possess, carry, or...

Section 259.80g - Operation of Ultralight. - Sec. 80g. (1) A person shall not operate an ultralight...

Section 259.80h - Seaplane Base; Takeoff and Landing Distance. - Sec. 80h. A seaplane operator conducting commercial operations shall assure...

Section 259.81 - Repealed. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996. - Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to inspection of aircraft.

Section 259.82 - Dealer's License; Application; Fee; Form; Signature; Statement; Expiration; Renewal; Display; Record; Report; General Registration Numbers for Manufacturer and Dealer Aircraft; Issuance, Charge, and Display; Sale or Exchange of Aircr... - Sec. 82. (1) A person shall not engage in the...

Section 259.83 - Operation of Civil Aircraft; Federal Airman Certification Requirements; Compliance Required. - Sec. 83. (1) A person shall not operate a civil...

Section 259.83a - Flight Operations Requiring Federal Aviation Regulation Air Carrier or Commercial Operator's Certification. - Sec. 83a. (1) A person holding a valid federal air...

Section 259.83b - Flight Operations; Prohibition; Violation. - Sec. 83b. (1) A person shall not conduct flight operations...

Section 259.84 - Repealed. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996. - Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to applicability of MCL...

Section 259.84a - Registration of Aircraft; Cancellation, Revocation, or Suspension; Grounds; Notice and Hearing. - Sec. 84a. After notice and opportunity for the person to...

Section 259.85 - Flight School. - Sec. 85. (1) A person shall not operate a flight...

Section 259.85a - Repealed. 2003, Act 133, Imd. Eff. Aug. 1, 2003. - Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to criminal history, records...

Section 259.86 - Airport Manager; License; Fee; Expiration; Approval of Aeronautical Facilities; License of Approval; Requirements; Fee in Lieu of Real Property Taxes; Temporary Field Permits; Statement Describing Approach Clear Zones and Transitiona... - Sec. 86. (1) Any individual appointed as an airport manager...

Section 259.86a-259.86c - Repealed. 2002, Act 35, Eff. May 15, 2002. - Compiler's Notes: The repealed sections pertained to categories of licensed...

Section 259.87 - Airports and Facilities; Rejection of Application for Permission to Operate. - Sec. 87. (1) In any case in which the department...

Section 259.87a - Certificate of Approval; Registration; Fee. - Sec. 87a. Each certificate of approval of an airport, landing...

Section 259.88 - Repealed. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996. - Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to annual registration of...

Section 259.89 - Private Use Landing Areas. - Sec. 89. Sections 86 and 87a do not apply to...

Section 259.89a - Ultralight or Balloon Use; Landing Areas. - Sec. 89a. Sections 86 and 87a do not apply to...

Section 259.90 - Repealed. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996. - Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to emergency public use.

Section 259.91 - Flying Club. - Sec. 91. A flying club shall be a nonprofit entity...

327-1945-VI - Chapter VI Acquisition and Operation of State Airports. (259.101...259.107)

Section 259.101 - State Airport and Landing Fields; Acquisition. - Sec. 101. The commission may, on behalf of and in...

Section 259.102 - Aeronautics Commission; Airport Protection Privileges. - Sec. 102. Where necessary, in order to provide unobstructed air...

Section 259.103 - Aeronautics Commission; Joint Operations. - Sec. 103. Joint operations. The commission may engage in all...

Section 259.104 - Aeronautics Commission; Condemnation, Right of Eminent Domain. - Sec. 104. Condemnation. The commission may exercise the right of...

Section 259.105 - Aeronautics Commission; Leases and Sales. - Sec. 105. The commission may do 1 or more of...

Section 259.106 - Aeronautics Commission; Charges and Rentals, Determination. - Sec. 106. Charges and rentals. The commission shall have the...

Section 259.107 - Aeronautics Commission; Rules Establishing Traffic Code for State-Owned Facilities; Enforcement; Violation as Misdemeanor. - Sec. 107. (1) The commission may promulgate rules establishing a...

327-1945-VIA. - Chapter Via. Acquisition and Operation of Airports, Landing Fields, and Other Aeronautical Facilites by Public Airport Authorities (259.108...259.125c)

Section 259.108 - Short Title of Chapter. - Sec. 108. This chapter shall be known and may be...

Section 259.109 - Definitions. - Sec. 109. As used in this chapter: (a) "Airport" means...

Section 259.110 - Public Airport Authority; Political Subdivision and Instrument of Local Government; Public Agency; Airport Manager; Qualified Airport; Powers of Authority; Incorporation of Authority; Presumption of Validity; Court Jurisdiction; Sta... - Sec. 110. (1) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter,...

Section 259.111 - Public Airport Authority; Board; Membership; Appointment; Terms; Qualifications; Violation of Subsection 5(b); Chief Executive Officer; Chief Financial Officer; Duties. - Sec. 111. (1) An authority created under or pursuant to...

Section 259.112 - Full Term Appointments; Terms; Expiration Date; Resignation; Vacancy; Removal; Oath of Office. - Sec. 112. (1) Upon the expiration of the term of...

Section 259.113 - First Meeting of Board; Compliance With Open Meetings Act; Delegation of Power; Reimbursement of Expenses; Action by Resolution or Ordinance; Voting. - Sec. 113. (1) Upon the appointment of at least 4...

Section 259.114 - Meetings; Frequency; Special Meeting; System of Accounts; Reports; Bond; Audit Committee; Appointment; Meetings; Duty to Recommend 3 Independent Certified Public Accounting Firms; Selection; Contract Terms and Conditions; Appointmen... - Sec. 114. (1) After organization, a board shall adopt a...

Section 259.115 - Preparation of Annual Budget. - Sec. 115. Before the beginning of each fiscal year, the...

Section 259.116 - Authority as Public Body Corporate; Powers; Personal Liability; Transfer of Operational Jurisdiction; Indemnification for Local Government With Civil Claim; Imposition of Fees or Charges; Airport Revenues, Facilities, or Assets as S... - Sec. 116. (1) An authority is a public body corporate...

Section 259.117 - Actions, Commitments, and Proceedings Occurring on Approval Date; Exclusive Rights and Authority; Acquisitions or Transfers. - Sec. 117. (1) All of the following occur on the...

Section 259.118 - Operational Jurisdiction Over Airport; Transfer to Authority; Effect. - Sec. 118. (1) The transfer of the operational jurisdiction over...

Section 259.119 - Election by Employees to Transfer to Authority; Requirements. - Sec. 119. (1) For employees who elect to transfer to...

Section 259.120 - Sources of Revenue. - Sec. 120. (1) An authority may raise revenues to fund...

Section 259.121 - Other Publicly Owned Airports; Transfer of Operational Jurisdiction. - Sec. 121. The authority may accept the transfer of operational...

Section 259.122 - Issuance of Bonds by Authority. - Sec. 122. For the purpose of acquiring, purchasing, constructing, improving,...

Section 259.123 - Borrowing Money and Issuing Municipal Securities. - Sec. 123. The authority may borrow money and issue municipal...

Section 259.124 - Bonds or Other Evidence of Indebtedness; Tax Exemption. - Sec. 124. All bonds or other evidences of indebtedness issued...

Section 259.125 - Legislative Body of Local Government; Actions. - Sec. 125. (1) The legislative body of any local government...

Section 259.125a - Interest Rate Exchange or Agreement. - Sec. 125a. (1) For the purpose of more effectively managing...

Section 259.125b - Contract Between Authority and Bond Holder; Provisions. - Sec. 125b. (1) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter...

Section 259.125c - Severability. - Sec. 125c. If any portion of this chapter or the...

327-1945-VII - Chapter VII Acquisition and Operation of Airports, Landing Fields and Other Aeronautical Facilities by Political Subdivisions of This State. (259.126...259.136)

Section 259.126 - Airports; Acquisition and Operation by Political Subdivisions. - Sec. 126. Every political subdivision in this state is hereby...

Section 259.126a - Aeronautical Facilities; Acquisition and Operation by State of Wisconsin; Reciprocity. - Sec. 126a. The governing body of a political subdivision in...

Section 259.126b - Political Subdivision of State of Ohio; Privileges, Rights, and Duties. - Sec. 126b. The governing body of a political subdivision in...

Section 259.126c - Political Subdivision of State of Indiana; Privileges, Rights, and Duties. - Sec. 126c. The governing body of a political subdivision in...

Section 259.127 - Air Space Rights. - Sec. 127. Where necessary, in order to provide unobstructed air...

Section 259.128 - Encroachments on Airport Protection Privileges Declared Public Nuisance; Abatement. - Sec. 128. Encroachments on airport protection privileges a public nuisance....

Section 259.129 - Prior Acquisitions; Validation. - Sec. 129. Prior acquisition and operation of airport property validated....

Section 259.130 - Political Subdivisions; Appropriation of Funds. - Sec. 130. Political subdivisions may appropriate funds and levy tax...

Section 259.131 - Aeronautical Facilities; General Obligation Bonds; Revenue Bonds; Additional Security; “Revenues” Defined. - Sec. 131. (1) The legislative body of any political subdivision...

Section 259.131a - Repealed. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996. - Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to issuance of capital...

Section 259.132 - Declaration of Public Purpose and Necessity. - Sec. 132. Declaration of public purpose and as a public...

Section 259.133 - Additional Powers of Political Subdivision Establishing Aeronautical Facility. - Sec. 133. In addition to the general powers conferred by...

Section 259.134 - Joint Operation; Board, Compensation, Term; Condemnation Proceedings; Expenditures. - Sec. 134. Joint operation. (a) All powers, rights and authority...

Section 259.135 - Federal or Other Assistance to Political Subdivisions; Submittal of Project Application to Administrator of Federal Aviation Administration; Commission as Agent; Terms and Conditions of Agency; Disbursements. - Sec. 135. (1) A political subdivision of this state is...

Section 259.136 - Board of County Commissioners; Vote to Provide Aid. - Sec. 136. The county board of commissioners of any county...

327-1945-VIIA. - Chapter Viia. Acquisition and Operation of Airports, Landing Fields, and Other Aeronautical Facilities by Regional Airport Authorities (259.137...259.149)

Section 259.137 - Chapter Short Title. - Sec. 137. This chapter shall be known and may be...

Section 259.138 - Definitions. - Sec. 138. (1) Unless specified otherwise in this chapter, definitions...

Section 259.139 - Authority as Public Body Corporate; Intent to Incorporate Regional Authority; Resolution; Presumption of Validity; Rules Prohibited. - Sec. 139. (1) An authority created under this section is...

Section 259.140 - Board; Membership; Terms; Qualifications; Appointment; Expiration; Resignation; Vacancy; Removal; First Meeting; Election of Officers; Withdrawal of Power From Chief Executive Officer; Compensation; Expenses; Action of Board by Reso... - Sec. 140. (1) An authority created under this chapter must...

Section 259.141 - Meetings; Audit Committee. - Sec. 141. (1) After organization, a board shall adopt a...

Section 259.142 - Chief Executive Officer; Chief Financial Officer; Appointment; Qualifications; Duties and Responsibilities; Regional Authority; Procurement Policies and Procedures; Purchasing Contracts and Agreements; Members of Board or Officer, A... - Sec. 142. (1) A board shall appoint a chief executive...

Section 259.143 - Regional Authority; Powers; Limitations; Actions by Local Government. - Sec. 143. (1) A regional authority may do any of...

Section 259.144 - Approval Date; Powers and Duties of Regional Authority and Local Government; Assumption of Actions, Commitments, and Proceedings by Regional Authority; Right and Authority to Occupy, Operate, Control, and Use Airport Facilities; Acq... - Sec. 144. (1) All of the following occur on the...

Section 259.145 - Transfer of Operational Jurisdiction Over Airport to Regional Authority; Contracts Not Impaired; Relief of Local Government From Certain Costs and Responsibilities; Duties of Local Government; Transitional Services; Payment of Costs... - Sec. 145. (1) The transfer of the operational jurisdiction over...

Section 259.146 - Employees; Transfer to Regional Authority; Dates; Terms of Employment; Collective Bargaining Agreement; Regional Authority as Employer; Retirement System or Pension Plan; Transfer of Amounts Under Subsection (3); Assumption of Retir... - Sec. 146. (1) Employees at an airport may transfer to...

Section 259.147 - Transfer of Operational Jurisdiction of Other Publicly Owned Airports to Regional Authority. - Sec. 147. A regional authority may accept the transfer of...

Section 259.148 - Issuance of Bonds, Notes, or Other Evidences of Indebtedness by Regional Authority. - Sec. 148. (1) For the purpose of acquiring, purchasing, constructing,...

Section 259.149 - Purposes of Regional Authority; Effectuation; Payment of Taxes or Assessments Not Required. - Sec. 149. The effectuation of the authorized purposes of a...

327-1945-VIII - Chapter VIII Approach Protection for Airports, Landing Fields and Other Aeronautical Facilities. (259.151...259.156)

Section 259.151 - State Plan for Approach Protection Areas. - Sec. 151. (1) The commission may create and establish a...

Section 259.152 - Determination of Hazard; Notice to Owner. - Sec. 152. Determination of hazard, notice to owner. In the...

Section 259.153 - Order to Abate Hazard; Failure to Comply. - Sec. 153. Upon receipt of an order to abate a...

Section 259.154 - Execution of Order to Abate Hazard; Privately Owned Airport; Failure to Comply. - Sec. 154. Execution of order to abate hazard; failure to...

Section 259.155 - Hazards Surrounding State-Owned Airport, Field, and Facility. - Sec. 155. Whenever any obstructions of whatever nature shall be...

Section 259.156 - Encroachments Upon Approach Protection Areas Declared Public Nuisance. - Sec. 156. Encroachments upon approach protection areas as public nuisances....

327-1945-IX - Chapter IX Penal Provisions—jurisdiction of Crimes, Torts, Contracts. (259.176...259.191)

Section 259.176 - Violation as State Civil Infraction; Fine. - Sec. 176. Except as otherwise provided in this act, a...

Section 259.176a - Suspension or Revocation of License, Certificate, or Letter of Authority; Grounds. - Sec. 176a. The commission or its authorized representative, after consideration...

Section 259.177 - Jurisdiction of Crimes and Torts. - Sec. 177. Jurisdiction of crimes and torts. All crimes, torts...

Section 259.178 - Contracts Made During Flight; Effect. - Sec. 178. Contracts made during flight. All contractual and other...

Section 259.179 - Unlawful Methods of Hunting; Violation as State Civil Infraction; Penalty. - Sec. 179. (1) A person shall not hunt, pursue, or...

Section 259.180 - Reckless Operation of Aircraft as Misdemeanor; Penalty. - Sec. 180. A person who operates any aircraft within the...

Section 259.180a - Liability for Injury Occasioned by Negligent Operation of Aircraft. - Sec. 180a. (1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2),...

Section 259.181 - Tampering With Markings of Airports, Landing Fields, and Aeronautical Facilities; Violation as Misdemeanor; Penalty. - Sec. 181. A person shall not tamper with, alter, destroy,...

Section 259.182 - Allowing Domestic Animals or Fowl on Airport Facility. - Sec. 182. The owner or keeper of any domestic animal...

Section 259.183 - Conduct Constituting Felony; Penalty. - Sec. 183. A person who willfully and without authority takes...

Section 259.184 - Conduct Requiring Authorization by Airport Management; Violation as Misdemeanor; Penalty. - Sec. 184. (1) A person shall not trespass upon the...

Section 259.185 - Operation of Aircraft While Under Influence of Intoxicating Liquor or Controlled Substance. - Sec. 185. (1) A person, whether or not the person...

Section 259.186 - Prohibited Conduct by Owner of Aircraft or Person in Charge or in Control of Aircraft. - Sec. 186. The owner of an aircraft or the person...

Section 259.187 - Chemical Test Generally. - Sec. 187. (1) The amount of alcohol or the presence...

Section 259.188 - Chemical Test; Consent; Administration. - Sec. 188. (1) A person who operates or who is...

Section 259.189 - Chemical Test; Refusal; Report. - Sec. 189. If a person refuses the lawful request of...

Section 259.190 - Rules for Administration of Chemical Tests. - Sec. 190. Within 180 days after the effective date of...

Section 259.191 - Report of Conviction. - Sec. 191. If a person is convicted of a violation...

327-1945-X - Chapter X Miscellaneous Provisions. (259.201...259.208)

Section 259.201 - Aeronautics Commission; Orders. - Sec. 201. If the commission rejects an application for permission...

Section 259.202 - Aeronautics Commission; Orders; Appeal. - Sec. 202. A person who is aggrieved by an order...

Section 259.203 - Fuel Privilege Tax; Imposition; Collection and Remittance; Refund; Purchase of Fuel by Unregistered Person; Imposition of Tax on Aviation Fuel. - Sec. 203. (1) A privilege tax at the rate of...

Section 259.204 - Aircraft Fuels; Storing, Dispensing, and Selling; Rules and Regulations; Violation as Misdemeanor. - Sec. 204. Every person dealing at wholesale or retail in...

Section 259.205 - Garage Keeper Lien. - Sec. 205. A garage keeper who in pursuance of any...

Section 259.205a - Garage Keeper Lien; Priority. - Sec. 205a. (1) If the vehicle subject to a lien...

Section 259.205b - Garage Keeper Lien; Filing of Lien Claim; Sale; Notice; Purchase; Disposition of Surplus. - Sec. 205b. (1) If the charges described in section 1...

Section 259.206 - Operation of Aircraft by Lessee; Notice of Insurance Coverage; Violation; Remedies; “Lessee” Defined. - Sec. 206. (1) A person who in the course of...

Section 259.208 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan; Short Title. - Sec. 208. This act shall be known and may be...

Act 107 of 1969 - Airport Development (259.251 - 259.255)

Section 259.251 - Continuing Airport Loan Program; Creation; Administration; Purpose. - Sec. 1. A continuing airport loan program is created to...

Section 259.252 - Revolving Loan Account; Appropriation, Administration. - Sec. 2. The sum of $250,000.00 is appropriated from the...

Section 259.253 - Loans; Rules; Limitation; Repayment Period; Interest Rate; Collection and Disposition of Repayments and Interest. - Sec. 3. The commission shall promulgate rules pursuant to Act...

Section 259.254 - Aeronautics Commission; Report to Legislature, Time, Contents. - Sec. 4. At the end of each fiscal year, the...

Section 259.255 - Supplemental Construction of Act. - Sec. 5. This act shall be construed as supplemental to...

Act 436 of 2016 - Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act (259.301 - 259.331)

Section 259.301 - Short Title. - Sec. 1. This act shall be known and may be...

Section 259.303 - Definitions. - Sec. 3. As used in this act: (a) "Commission" means...

Section 259.305 - Political Subdivision; Ordinance, Regulation, or Resolution Limitations; Powers; Federal Preemption; Conflict With Other Sections of Law; Petition for Fixed Site Facility Designation; Applicability. - Sec. 5. (1) Except as expressly authorized by statute, a...

Section 259.307 - Prohibited Use of an Unmanned Aircraft System; Exceptions; Permit, License, Order, or Other Decree; Notice of State-Owned or Operated; Consent; Information Exempt From Freedom of Information Act; Applicability. - Sec. 7. (1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (6),...

Section 259.311 - Operation of Unmanned Aircraft System; Person Authorized by Federal Aviation Administration. - Sec. 11. A person that is authorized by the Federal...

Section 259.313 - Operation of Unmanned Aircraft System; Manner. - Sec. 13. A person may operate an unmanned aircraft system...

Section 259.320 - Criminal Liability; Offense Committed With Aid of an Unmanned Aircraft System; Exception. - Sec. 20. (1) A person is guilty of an offense...

Section 259.321 - Operation of Unmanned Aircraft System; Interference With Official Duties Prohibited. - Sec. 21. An individual shall not knowingly and intentionally operate...

Section 259.322 - Operation of Unmanned Aircraft System; Harassment, Violation of Order, or Invasion of Privacy Prohibited; Definition; Individual Registered as Sex Offender. - Sec. 22. (1) A person shall not knowingly and intentionally...

Section 259.323 - Violation as Misdemeanor; Penalty; Other Violation of Law. - Sec. 23. (1) An individual who violates section 21 or...

Section 259.330 - Michigan Aeronautics Commission; Duties; Departmental Support. - Sec. 30. (1) The commission shall do all of the...

Section 259.331 - Unmanned Aircraft Systems Task Force. - Sec. 31. (1) The unmanned aircraft systems task force is...

Act 328 of 1945 - Special Aeronautical Planning Fund (259.401 - 259.402)

Section 259.401 - Appropriation; Purpose. - Sec. 1. There is hereby appropriated from the general fund...

Section 259.402 - Special Aeronautical Planning Fund; Expenditure. - Sec. 2. Said appropriation shall be credited to a special...

Act 23 of 1950 (Ex. Sess.) - Airport Zoning Act (259.431 - 259.465)

Section 259.431 - Airport Zoning Act; Definitions. - Sec. 1. For the purpose of this act the words,...

Section 259.432 - Airport; Publicly Owned; Definitions. - Sec. 2. The term "airport", when used in this act...

Section 259.433 - Airport Hazard; Definition. - Sec. 3. The term "airport hazard", when used in this...

Section 259.434 - Airport Hazard Area; Definition. - Sec. 4. The term "airport hazard area", when used in...

Section 259.435 - Commission; Definition. - Sec. 5. The term "commission", when used in this act...

Section 259.436 - Political Subdivision; Definition. - Sec. 6. The term "political subdivision", when used in this...

Section 259.437 - Person; Definition. - Sec. 7. The term "person", when used in this act...

Section 259.438 - State; Definition. - Sec. 8. The term "state" when used in this act...

Section 259.439 - Structure; Definition. - Sec. 9. The term "structure", when used in this act...

Section 259.440 - Tree; Definition. - Sec. 10. The term "tree", when used in this act,...

Section 259.441 - Airport Hazard Declared Nuisance; Prevention. - Sec. 11. It is hereby found that an airport hazard...

Section 259.442 - Airport Approach Plan; Adoption by Aeronautics Commission, Considerations. - Sec. 12. The commission shall formulate, adopt and revise, when...

Section 259.443 - Airport Hazard Area; Determination; Zoning Regulations; “Development” Defined. - Sec. 13. (1) In order to prevent the creation or...

Section 259.444 - Joint Airport Zoning Board; Creation; Powers; Membership. - Sec. 14. In each case where (a) an airport is...

Section 259.445 - Airport Zoning Regulations; Incorporation Into Zoning Ordinance. - Sec. 15. In the event that a political subdivision has...

Section 259.446 - Airport Zoning Regulations; Amendment. - Sec. 16. Every airport zoning regulation for an airport hazard...

Section 259.447 - Airport Hazard; Definition and Certification by Aeronautics Commission; Joint Airport Zoning Board, Appointment, Meetings, Powers, Compensation and Expenses, Expenditures. - Sec. 17. In each case where an airport hazard area...

Section 259.448 - Airport Zoning Regulations; Conflict, Determination by Commission. - Sec. 18. In the event of conflict between any airport...

Section 259.449 - Airport Zoning Regulations; Public Hearing on Adoption or Amendment, Notice. - Sec. 19. No airport zoning regulations shall be adopted, amended,...

Section 259.450 - Airport Zoning Commission; Appointment, Reports and Hearings. - Sec. 20. Prior to the initial zoning of any airport...

Section 259.451 - Airport Zoning Regulations; Reasonableness, Considerations. - Sec. 21. All airport zoning regulations adopted under this act...

Section 259.452 - Airport Zoning Regulations; Removal or Alteration of Structures or Trees Prohibited, Exception. - Sec. 22. No airport zoning regulations adopted under this act...

Section 259.453 - Airport Zoning Regulations; Construction Permits for New Structures Required. - Sec. 23. Any airport zoning regulations adopted under this act...

Section 259.454 - Airport Zoning Regulations; Variance. - Sec. 24. (1) A person desiring to erect a structure,...

Section 259.454a - Constructing, Establishing, Rebuilding, or Changing, Altering, or Repairing Structure or Replanting Tree; Permit or Variance Considered as Granted. - Sec. 24a. An application for a permit or variance under...

Section 259.455 - Airport Zoning Regulations; Variances, Markers and Lights Required. - Sec. 25. In granting any permit under section 23 or...

Section 259.456 - Airport Zoning Regulations; Administration and Enforcement. - Sec. 26. All airport zoning regulations adopted under this act...

Section 259.457 - Board of Appeals; Provision, Powers. - Sec. 27. All airport zoning regulations adopted under the provisions...

Section 259.458 - Board of Appeals; Members, Appointment, Terms, Officers, Removals, Rules, Meetings, Records, Subpoenas. - Sec. 28. Where a zoning board of appeals already exists...

Section 259.459 - Appeals; Filing, Hearing, Notice. - Sec. 29. In cases where airport zoning regulations are adopted...

Section 259.460 - Appeals; Petitions for Review by Circuit Court. - Sec. 30. Any person, including the commission, on behalf of...

Section 259.461 - Board of Appeals; Certiorari; Jurisdiction of Court. - Sec. 31. Upon presentation of such petition the court may...

Section 259.462 - Approach Protection; Acquisition of Property by Aeronautics Commission. - Sec. 32. In any case in which: (a) it is...

Section 259.463 - Violation of Act or Regulations; Penalty. - Sec. 33. Any person who shall violate this act or...

Section 259.464 - Airport Zoning Act; Short Title. - Sec. 34. This act shall be known and may be...

Section 259.465 - Powers and Duties of Contiguous Political Subdivision in Adjoining State as to Airports, Landing Fields, and Other Aeronautical Facilities. - Sec. 35. The governing body of a contiguous political subdivision...

Act 259 of 1959 - Tall Structure Act (259.481 - 259.493)

Section 259.481 - Definitions. - Sec. 1. As used in this act: (a) "Airport" means...

Section 259.482 - Permit Required for Construction of Certain Structures. - Sec. 2. Without a permit issued by the commission, a...

Section 259.482a - Issuance of Permit Allowing Construction, Replacement, or Increase in Height of Certain Structures; Conditions. - Sec. 2a. (1) The commission shall not issue a permit...

Section 259.482b - Width of Primary Surface; Length of Primary Surface; Elevation. - Sec. 2b. (1) Based upon the most precise approach available...

Section 259.482c - Width of Approach Surface; Outward and Upward Extension of Approach Surface. - Sec. 2c. (1) Based upon the most precise approach available...

Section 259.482d - Extension of Transitional Surface. - Sec. 2d. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), a...

Section 259.482e - Perimeter of Horizontal Surface. - Sec. 2e. The perimeter of a horizontal surface is constructed...

Section 259.482f - Meteorological Tower; Requirements; Database of Locations; Information to Be Provided by Owner; Marking; Removal. - Sec. 2f. (1) A meteorological tower that is 50 feet...

Section 259.483 - Building Permits; Public Utility Structures, Emergency Repair. - Sec. 3. No application for a permit shall be required...

Section 259.484 - Structure Extending More Than 1,000 Feet Above Ground Elevation at Structure's Site; Conditions to Issuance of Permit to Erect, Add To, or Replace. - Sec. 4. (1) Unless the commission conducts an airspace study...

Section 259.485 - Application for Permit; Statement of Location and Maximum Height; Applicability of Height Restrictions. - Sec. 5. (1) It is not necessary that ownership of,...

Section 259.486 - Permit; Specification of Visual or Aural Identification; Compliance With Federal Laws or Regulations; Operation During Daylight Hours; High Intensity White Obstruction Lights; Demolition or Removal of Structure; Violation. - Sec. 6. (1) A permit must specify the obstruction markers,...

Section 259.487 - Application for Permit; Investigation; Considerations; Notice of Determination; Hearing. - Sec. 7. (1) On receiving an application for a permit,...

Section 259.488 - Building Permits; Conduct, Controlling Statute and Rules for Conduct of Public Hearings. - Sec. 8. All public hearings shall be conducted as prescribed...

Section 259.489 - Appeal. - Sec. 9. Within 10 days after the issuance of an...

Section 259.490 - Action to Enjoin, Restrain, Correct, or Abate Violation. - Sec. 10. In addition to any other remedy, the commission...

Section 259.491 - Rules; Forms. - Sec. 11. The commission shall adopt and promulgate, and may...

Section 259.492 - Violation of Act; Penalty. - Sec. 12. Whoever violates or fails to comply with the...

Section 259.493 - Tall Structure Act; Short Title. - Sec. 13. This act shall be known and may be...

Act 296 of 1931 - Lansing Airport; Lease of Lands (259.601 - 259.602)

Section 259.601 - Lease of Lands to Lansing for Airport; State Administrative Board Authority, Term, Description of Lands. - Sec. 1. The state administrative board is hereby authorized to...

Section 259.602 - Lease of Lands to Lansing for Airport; Conditions. - Sec. 2. Such lease shall be upon the following conditions:...

Act 206 of 1957 - Community Airports (259.621 - 259.631)

Section 259.621 - Airport Authority; Formation; Purpose; Selection and Location of Site for Physical Facilities. - Sec. 1. Any 2 or more counties, cities, incorporated villages,...

Section 259.622 - Airport Authority; Body Corporate, Powers. - Sec. 2. The airport authority shall be a body corporate...

Section 259.623 - Resolution Creating Airport Authority; County, City, Incorporated Village, or Township Subsequently Becoming Member of Airport Authority; Release From Membership; Resolutions; Conditions. - Sec. 3. (1) The resolution creating the airport authority shall...

Section 259.624 - Ad Valorem Property Tax; Authorization; Limitation; Computing Total Tax to Be Levied; Approval of Tax by Electors; Use of Revenues. - Sec. 4. (1) The legislative bodies of the counties, cities,...

Section 259.625 - Airport Authority Board; Number, Appointment, and Representation of Members; Election of Officers; Conducting Business at Public Meeting; Public Notice; Appointment of Committees; Selection and Employment of Officers and Employees;... - Sec. 5. The airport authority shall be directed and governed...

Section 259.626 - Airport Authority Board; Meetings; Quorum; Record; Availability of Writings to Public; System of Accounts; Treasurer; Bond; Rules and Policies. - Sec. 6. After organization the airport authority board shall hold...

Section 259.627 - Airport Authority Board; Preparation, Contents, and Adoption of Budget; Determining Fair and Equitable Share of Each County, City, and Township; Appropriation by Village; Payment of Sums Certified by Board; Liability; Reports. - Sec. 7. (1) Not later than April 1 of each...

Section 259.627a - Applicability of Section; Levy of Ad Valorem Property Tax; Election; Resolution; Form of Proposition; Collection; Certification; Payment; Expenses; Adoption of Budget; Dissolution of Authority. - Sec. 7a. (1) This section applies only to an authority...

Section 259.628 - Airport Authority Board; Self-Liquidating Bonds; Issuance; Liability; Amount Required of Municipality as Revenues of Authority; Sale of Bonds; Petition for Referendum; Resolution; Election; Ballots; Governing Bodies as Board of Canv... - Sec. 8. For the purpose of acquiring, purchasing, constructing, improving,...

Section 259.628a - Violation of MCL 168.1 to 168.992 Applicable to Petitions; Penalties. - Sec. 8a. A petition under section 8, including the circulation...

Section 259.629 - Airport Authority Board; Borrowing Money and Issuing Notes; Maturity; Purpose; Resolution; Notes Issued Subject to MCL 141.2101 to 141.2821. - Sec. 9. The airport authority board operating any airport under...

Section 259.630 - Airport Authority Board; Purchase, Lease, or Acceptance of Property; Condemnation of Private Property; Powers of Board; Taxation of Buildings or Personal Property Located on Community Airport; Taxes Due as Debt. - Sec. 10. (1) For the purposes of the authority, the...

Section 259.631 - Community Airport; Definition. - Sec. 11. As used in this act, "community airport" means...

Act 17 of 1946 (1st Ex. Sess.) - Federal Surplus Airports and Equipment (259.651 - 259.651)

Section 259.651 - Airports and Equipment Declared Surplus by Federal Government; Acceptance by Department of Aeronautics. - Sec. 1. The Michigan department of aeronautics is hereby authorized...

Act 333 of 1965 - Model Rockets (259.781 - 259.789)

Section 259.781 - Model Rockets; Definitions. - Sec. 1. As used in this act: (a) "Model rocket"...

Section 259.782 - Inapplicability of Act to Certain Activities. - Sec. 2. This act does not apply to the design,...

Section 259.783 - Model Rockets; Requirements Prior to Launch, Operation and Flight. - Sec. 3. A model rocket shall comply with the following...

Section 259.784 - Model Rocket Engines; Standards. - Sec. 4. A model rocket engine which supplies the propulsive...

Section 259.785 - Model Rockets; Location of Launch Site, Standards. - Sec. 5. A model rocket may be launched, operated and...

Section 259.786 - Model Rockets; Launching, Conditions. - Sec. 6. A model rocket may be launched upon compliance...

Section 259.787 - Model Rocket Engines; Ground Testing, Conditions. - Sec. 7. A model rocket engine may be tested on...

Section 259.788 - Model Rockets; Activities Prohibited. - Sec. 8. The following activities are prohibited: (a) The use...

Section 259.789 - Scope of Act. - Sec. 9. Chapter 39 of Act No. 328 of the...

Act 73 of 1970 - Airport Authorities (259.801 - 259.823)

Section 259.801 - Airport Authority; Formation, Charter; Population Specifications. - Sec. 1. Within 90 days of the effective date of...

Section 259.802 - Airport Authority Board; Number, Appointment, and Qualifications of Members. - Sec. 2. The authority shall be directed and governed by...

Section 259.803 - Airport Authority Board; Members, Term, Vacancy. - Sec. 3. Of the county members first appointed, 1 member...

Section 259.804 - Airport Authority Board; Removal of Member. - Sec. 4. The legislative body of a county or the...

Section 259.805 - Additional Counties Joining Authority. - Sec. 5. Any additional county contiguous to the original counties...

Section 259.806 - Airport Authority Board; First Meeting; Election of Officers; Conducting Business at Public Meeting; Notice; Corporate Seal; Executive Committee; Expenses; Quorum; Legal Majority. - Sec. 6. By October 14, 1970, the board shall hold...

Section 259.807 - Airport Authority as Body Corporate; Other Airports; Powers. - Sec. 7. The authority shall be a public body corporate...

Section 259.808 - Airport Authority Board; Meetings; Records; Availability of Certain Writings to Public; System of Accounts; Audit; Treasurer's Bond; Executive Director; Rules and Policies; Interest in Contract Prohibited; Personal Liability. - Sec. 8. (1) After organization, the board shall hold meetings...

Section 259.809 - Airport Authority; Powers, Duties and Limitations; Elections. - Sec. 9. In exercising its powers and duties, the authority...

Section 259.810 - Budget; Contents; Adoption; Annual Report. - Sec. 10. On or before June 1 of each year...

Section 259.811 - Local Units Contributions; Certification, Payment; Tax, Rate, Limitation. - Sec. 11. The board shall certify to each participating county...

Section 259.812 - Revenue Bonds; Purpose. - Sec. 12. For the purpose of acquiring, purchasing, constructing, improving,...

Section 259.813 - State Employees; Transfer Provisions, Rights. - Sec. 13. Employees of the airport division of the state...

Section 259.814 - Operative Sections. - Sec. 14. In the event that an authority is formed...

Section 259.815 - Capital City Airport; Transfer. - Sec. 15. The state administrative board shall transfer to the...

Section 259.816 - Terminal Building; Transfer. - Sec. 16. The state administrative board shall, subject to restrictions...

Section 259.817 - Repealed. 1990, Act 192, Imd. Eff. July 24, 1990. - Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to reservation by state...

Section 259.818 - Property Rights Reserved by State; Descriptions. - Sec. 18. (1) The state shall have the use of...

Section 259.819 - State's Free Use of Facilities. - Sec. 19. The state shall have the free use of...

Section 259.820 - Transfer of Existing Contracts and Agreements. - Sec. 20. All contracts and rental agreements between the state...

Section 259.821 - Act Contingent as to Federal Funding. - Sec. 21. The provisions of this act shall be contingent...

Section 259.822 - Repeal. - Sec. 22. Act No. 143 of the Public Acts of...

Section 259.823 - Referendum. - Sec. 23. Within 60 days of the effective date of...

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