MCL - Index of Act 327 of 1945
NOTE: Dates reflect any modification to item, not necessarily a change in law.
| Title | Subject |
|---|---|
| Act 327 of 1945 | AERONAUTICS CODE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN (259.1 - 259.208) |
| 327-1945-I | CHAPTER I DECLARATION OF INTENT. (259.1...259.1) |
| 327-1945-IA | CHAPTER IA (259.1a...259.1a) |
| Section 259.1 | Aeronautics code; declaration of intent. |
| Section 259.1a | Discrimination prohibited. |
| 327-1945-II | CHAPTER II DEFINITIONS. (259.2...259.25e) |
| Section 259.2 | Definitions; A. |
| Section 259.3 | Definitions; B to D. |
| Section 259.4 | Definitions; F, G. |
| Section 259.5 | Definitions; H, I. |
| Section 259.6 | Definitions; L to O. |
| Section 259.7 | Definitions; P to R. |
| Section 259.8 | Definitions; S. |
| Section 259.9 | Definitions; T to V. |
| Section 259.10a, 259.11 | Repealed. 2002, Act 35, Eff. May 15, 2002. |
| Section 259.12-259.14 | Repealed. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996. |
| Section 259.15, 259.15a | Repealed. 2002, Act 35, Eff. May 15, 2002. |
| Section 259.15b | Repealed. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996. |
| Section 259.16-259.22 | Repealed. 2002, Act 35, Eff. May 15, 2002. |
| Section 259.22a | Repealed. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996. |
| Section 259.23-259.25e | Repealed. 2002, Act 35, Eff. May 15, 2002. |
| 327-1945-III | CHAPTER III AERONAUTICS DEPARTMENT—CREATION—MEMBERSHIP—FUNDS. (259.26...259.36) |
| Section 259.26 | Michigan aeronautics commission; creation; membership; appointment; terms. |
| Section 259.27 | Director of aeronautics; appointment; qualifications, duties, compensation and expenses. |
| Section 259.28 | Commissioners of aeronautics; appointment, qualifications. |
| Section 259.29 | Commissioners of aeronautics; salary and expenses. |
| Section 259.30 | Commissioners of aeronautics; removal. |
| Section 259.31 | Aeronautics commission; organization, meetings and reports. |
| Section 259.32 | Repealed. 2018, Act 297, Imd. Eff. June 29, 2018. |
| Section 259.33 | Aeronautics commission; assistants and expenses. |
| Section 259.34 | State aeronautics fund; qualified airport fund. |
| 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. |
| Section 259.36 | Transfer of properties from board of aeronautics to department of aeronautics. |
| 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. |
| Section 259.52 | Director of aeronautics; powers and duties. |
| Section 259.53 | Director of aeronautics; powers delegated. |
| 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; commission assistance in preparation of airport projects; cost. |
| Section 259.55 | Enforcement officers. |
| 327-1945-V | CHAPTER V REGULATION OF AIRCRAFT, AIRMEN, AIRPORTS AND AIR INSTRUCTION. (259.76...259.91) |
| Section 259.76 | Registration of aircraft generally. |
| Section 259.76a | Operation of aircraft; registration required; registration certificate; application forms; fees. |
| 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 registration fee; waiver of penalty; postmark date as date of payment. |
| Section 259.78 | Sale, transfer, or assignment of interest in aircraft; transfer fee. |
| Section 259.79 | Carrying or display of registration certificate or assigned number; exception. |
| Section 259.79a | Aircraft inspection; access. |
| Section 259.80 | Operation of aircraft; airworthiness requirements; operating limitations; waiver. |
| Section 259.80a | Prohibited conduct. |
| 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; distance requirements. |
| Section 259.80c | Disposal of wrecked aircraft; report by participants in accident; admission of investigations or hearings as evidence; testimony as expert witness. |
| Section 259.80d | Landing aircraft. |
| Section 259.80e | Locations for flying of aircraft; limitations; altitude. |
| 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. |
| Section 259.80g | Operation of ultralight. |
| Section 259.80h | Seaplane base; takeoff and landing distance. |
| Section 259.81 | Repealed. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996. |
| 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 aircraft subject to registration; application for registration; dismantling or wrecking registered aircraft; cancellation, revocation, or suspension of license. |
| Section 259.83 | Operation of civil aircraft; federal airman certification requirements; compliance required. |
| Section 259.83a | Flight operations requiring federal aviation regulation air carrier or commercial operator's certification. |
| Section 259.83b | Flight operations; prohibition; violation. |
| Section 259.84 | Repealed. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996. |
| Section 259.84a | Registration of aircraft; cancellation, revocation, or suspension; grounds; notice and hearing. |
| Section 259.85 | Flight school. |
| Section 259.85a | Repealed. 2003, Act 133, Imd. Eff. Aug. 1, 2003. |
| 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 transitional surface areas. |
| Section 259.86a-259.86c | Repealed. 2002, Act 35, Eff. May 15, 2002. |
| Section 259.87 | Airports and facilities; rejection of application for permission to operate. |
| Section 259.87a | Certificate of approval; registration; fee. |
| Section 259.88 | Repealed. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996. |
| Section 259.89 | Private use landing areas. |
| Section 259.89a | Ultralight or balloon use; landing areas. |
| Section 259.90 | Repealed. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996. |
| Section 259.91 | Flying club. |
| 327-1945-VI | CHAPTER VI ACQUISITION AND OPERATION OF STATE AIRPORTS. (259.101...259.107) |
| Section 259.101 | State airport and landing fields; acquisition. |
| Section 259.102 | Aeronautics commission; airport protection privileges. |
| Section 259.103 | Aeronautics commission; joint operations. |
| Section 259.104 | Aeronautics commission; condemnation, right of eminent domain. |
| Section 259.105 | Aeronautics commission; leases and sales. |
| Section 259.106 | Aeronautics commission; charges and rentals, determination. |
| Section 259.107 | Aeronautics commission; rules establishing traffic code for state-owned facilities; enforcement; violation as misdemeanor. |
| 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. |
| Section 259.109 | Definitions. |
| 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; state transportation department as party; rules prohibited. |
| Section 259.111 | Public airport authority; board; membership; appointment; terms; qualifications; violation of subsection 5(b); chief executive officer; chief financial officer; duties. |
| Section 259.112 | Full term appointments; terms; expiration date; resignation; vacancy; removal; oath of office. |
| Section 259.113 | First meeting of board; compliance with open meetings act; delegation of power; reimbursement of expenses; action by resolution or ordinance; voting. |
| 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; appointment and compensation of chief executive officer; duties and responsibilities; power and authority; contracting policies and procedures; conflicts of interest; ethics manual; airport noise and fumes mitigation. |
| Section 259.115 | Preparation of annual budget. |
| 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 security; prohibited actions; completion of airport or facility project; preparation, submission, and administration of grants; custodian of funds. |
| Section 259.117 | Actions, commitments, and proceedings occurring on approval date; exclusive rights and authority; acquisitions or transfers. |
| Section 259.118 | Operational jurisdiction over airport; transfer to authority; effect. |
| Section 259.119 | Election by employees to transfer to authority; requirements. |
| Section 259.120 | Sources of revenue. |
| Section 259.121 | Other publicly owned airports; transfer of operational jurisdiction. |
| Section 259.122 | Issuance of bonds by authority. |
| Section 259.123 | Borrowing money and issuing municipal securities. |
| Section 259.124 | Bonds or other evidence of indebtedness; tax exemption. |
| Section 259.125 | Legislative body of local government; actions. |
| Section 259.125a | Interest rate exchange or agreement. |
| Section 259.125b | Contract between authority and bond holder; provisions. |
| Section 259.125c | Severability. |
| 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. |
| Section 259.126a | Aeronautical facilities; acquisition and operation by state of Wisconsin; reciprocity. |
| Section 259.126b | Political subdivision of state of Ohio; privileges, rights, and duties. |
| Section 259.126c | Political subdivision of state of Indiana; privileges, rights, and duties. |
| Section 259.127 | Air space rights. |
| Section 259.128 | Encroachments on airport protection privileges declared public nuisance; abatement. |
| Section 259.129 | Prior acquisitions; validation. |
| Section 259.130 | Political subdivisions; appropriation of funds. |
| Section 259.131 | Aeronautical facilities; general obligation bonds; revenue bonds; additional security; “revenues” defined. |
| Section 259.131a | Repealed. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996. |
| Section 259.132 | Declaration of public purpose and necessity. |
| Section 259.133 | Additional powers of political subdivision establishing aeronautical facility. |
| Section 259.134 | Joint operation; board, compensation, term; condemnation proceedings; expenditures. |
| 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. |
| Section 259.136 | Board of county commissioners; vote to provide aid. |
| 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 resolution or ordinance; vote; quorum. |
| 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, appointee, or employee of regional authority as public servant; ethics policy; personal liability; indemnification. |
| 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; acquisitions, assumptions, successions, or transfers. |
| 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 retiree health benefit or payment obligations by regional authority; eligibility of employee hired by regional authority to participate in benefit plan; definitions. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Section 259.152 | Determination of hazard; notice to owner. |
| Section 259.153 | Order to abate hazard; failure to comply. |
| Section 259.154 | Execution of order to abate hazard; privately owned airport; failure to comply. |
| Section 259.155 | Hazards surrounding state-owned airport, field, and facility. |
| Section 259.156 | Encroachments upon approach protection areas declared public nuisance. |
| 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. |
| Section 259.176a | Suspension or revocation of license, certificate, or letter of authority; grounds. |
| Section 259.177 | Jurisdiction of crimes and torts. |
| Section 259.178 | Contracts made during flight; effect. |
| Section 259.179 | Unlawful methods of hunting; violation as state civil infraction; penalty. |
| Section 259.180 | Reckless operation of aircraft as misdemeanor; penalty. |
| Section 259.180a | Liability for injury occasioned by negligent operation of aircraft. |
| Section 259.181 | Tampering with markings of airports, landing fields, and aeronautical facilities; violation as misdemeanor; penalty. |
| Section 259.182 | Allowing domestic animals or fowl on airport facility. |
| Section 259.183 | Conduct constituting felony; penalty. |
| Section 259.184 | Conduct requiring authorization by airport management; violation as misdemeanor; penalty. |
| Section 259.185 | Operation of aircraft while under influence of intoxicating liquor or controlled substance. |
| Section 259.186 | Prohibited conduct by owner of aircraft or person in charge or in control of aircraft. |
| Section 259.187 | Chemical test generally. |
| Section 259.188 | Chemical test; consent; administration. |
| Section 259.189 | Chemical test; refusal; report. |
| Section 259.190 | Rules for administration of chemical tests. |
| Section 259.191 | Report of conviction. |
| 327-1945-X | CHAPTER X MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. (259.201...259.208) |
| Section 259.201 | Aeronautics commission; orders. |
| Section 259.202 | Aeronautics commission; orders; appeal. |
| Section 259.203 | Fuel privilege tax; imposition; collection and remittance; refund; purchase of fuel by unregistered person; imposition of tax on aviation fuel. |
| Section 259.204 | Aircraft fuels; storing, dispensing, and selling; rules and regulations; violation as misdemeanor. |
| Section 259.205 | Garage keeper lien. |
| Section 259.205a | Garage keeper lien; priority. |
| Section 259.205b | Garage keeper lien; filing of lien claim; sale; notice; purchase; disposition of surplus. |
| Section 259.206 | Operation of aircraft by lessee; notice of insurance coverage; violation; remedies; “lessee” defined. |
| Section 259.208 | Aeronautics code of the state of Michigan; short title. |