Michigan Compiled Laws
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 259.149 - Purposes of Regional Authority; Effectuation; Payment of Taxes or Assessments Not Required.

Sec. 149.
The effectuation of the authorized purposes of a regional authority must be in all respects for the benefit of the people of the region the airport serves and in order to meet present and future state and regional needs with respect to the provision of adequate, safe, and efficient airport facilities and services to the public and to promote the economic development and well-being of this state. By performing an essential governmental function, the regional authority is not required to pay taxes or assessments of any kind or nature whatsoever on any property required or used for airport or airport facility purposes or on any rates, fees, rentals, receipts, or income at any time received by it.
History: Add. 2015, Act 95, Imd. Eff. June 30, 2015

Structure Michigan Compiled Laws

Michigan Compiled Laws

Chapter 259 - Aviation

Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208)

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.

Section 259.138 - Definitions.

Section 259.139 - Authority as Public Body Corporate; Intent to Incorporate Regional Authority; Resolution; Presumption of Validity; Rules Prohibited.

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...

Section 259.141 - Meetings; Audit Committee.

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...

Section 259.143 - Regional Authority; Powers; Limitations; Actions by Local Government.

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...

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...

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...

Section 259.147 - Transfer of Operational Jurisdiction of Other Publicly Owned Airports to Regional Authority.

Section 259.148 - Issuance of Bonds, Notes, or Other Evidences of Indebtedness by Regional Authority.

Section 259.149 - Purposes of Regional Authority; Effectuation; Payment of Taxes or Assessments Not Required.