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MI Comp L § 259.141 (2021)
2021 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 259.141 - Meetings; Audit Committee.

259.141 Meetings; audit committee.Sec. 141.  (1) After organization, a board shall adopt a schedule of regular meetings and adopt a regular meeting date, place, and time. The board shall meet not less than quarterly. A special meeting of the board may be scheduled as provided in the bylaws of the regional authority, but the board chairperson shall call a special meeting on request of 2 or more board members.  (2) A board shall appoint an audit committee consisting of at least 2 members of the board. The audit committee shall meet not less than annually with the chief financial officer, the chief executive officer, and the independent auditors of the regional authority to review reports related to the financial condition, operations, performance, and management of the regional authority and airport. History: Add. 2015, Act 95, Imd. Eff. June 30, 2015
MI Comp L § 259.147 (2021)
2021 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 259.147 - Transfer of Operational Jurisdiction of Other Publicly Owned Airports to Regional Authority.

259.147 Transfer of operational jurisdiction of other publicly owned airports to regional authority.Sec. 147.  A regional authority may accept the transfer of operational jurisdiction of other publicly owned airports, in and outside of the local government. In accepting a transfer, the regional authority shall not assume financial obligations other than those associated with the operation of the airport being transferred and with debt issued to finance improvements at the airport being transferred. History: Add. 2015, Act 95, Imd. Eff. June 30, 2015
MI Comp L § 259.149 (2021)
2021 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 259.149 - Purposes of Regional Authority; Effectuation; Payment of Taxes or Assessments Not Required.

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
MI Comp L § 259.151 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 259 - Aviation|Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208)|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.

259.151 State plan for approach protection areas. Sec. 151.  (1) The commission may create and establish a state plan for approach protection areas surrounding airports, landing fields, and other aeronautical facilities, by establishing standards of height and use to which any structure or obstruction, whether natural or human-made, may be erected or maintained within a distance from the boundaries of any airport, landing field or other aeronautical facility necessary for public safety.  (2) The airport manager of an airport licensed under this act shall promptly file all of the following with any city, village, township, or county that is located in whole or in part within the approach protection area:  (a) A copy of the airport approach plan for the airport, if any.  (b) A copy of the airport layout plan for the airport, if any.  (c) A registration of the airport's name and mailing address for the purposes of receipt of notice under section 4 of the city and village zoning act, 1921 PA 207, MCL 125.584, section 9 of the county zoning act, 1943 PA 183, MCL 125.209, or section 9 of the township zoning act, 1943 PA 184, MCL 125.279.  (3) The filing under subsection (2) shall be made with the zoning board, zoning commission, or other commission appointed to recommend zoning regulations or, if there is no body exercising the powers of such a commission, with the legislative body of the city, village, township, or county. History: 1945, Act 327, Imd. Eff. May 28, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 259.151 ;-- Am. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 382, Imd. Eff. Jan. 2, 2001 ;-- Am. 2002, Act 35, Eff. May 15, 2002
MI Comp L § 259.152 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 259 - Aviation|Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208)|327-1945-VIII - Chapter VIII Approach Protection for Airports, Landing Fields and Other Aeronautical Facilities. (259.151...259.156)|Section 259.152 - Determination of Hazard; Notice to Owner.

259.152 Determination of hazard; notice to owner. Sec. 152.  Determination of hazard, notice to owner. In the interests of safety to airmen, aircraft, and persons and property upon the lands and waters of this state, upon the commission's determination that any obstruction within the approach protection area is a hazard, the commission shall notify the owner, or the airport body designated by the owner, or by any such owners acting jointly, that such determination of hazard has been made, and issue an order for the abatement of the hazard. History: 1945, Act 327, Imd. Eff. May 28, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 259.152
MI Comp L § 259.153 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 259 - Aviation|Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208)|327-1945-VIII - Chapter VIII Approach Protection for Airports, Landing Fields and Other Aeronautical Facilities. (259.151...259.156)|Section 259.153 - Order to Abate Hazard; Failure to Comply.

259.153 Order to abate hazard; failure to comply. Sec. 153.  Upon receipt of an order to abate a hazard from the commission, the owner of any public-owned airport, landing field, or other aeronautical facility shall immediately institute proper proceedings under the applicable effective laws of this state or ordinances of the political subdivisions owning the facilities, to effectuate the order. Failure upon the part of any owner of a public-owned airport, landing field, or other aeronautical facility to abate the hazard as determined by the commission in its order, shall make the owner liable to either restrictive use of, or the entire closing of, the airport, landing field, or other aeronautical facility. History: 1945, Act 327, Imd. Eff. May 28, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 259.153 ;-- Am. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996
MI Comp L § 259.154 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 259 - Aviation|Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208)|327-1945-VIII - Chapter VIII Approach Protection for Airports, Landing Fields and Other Aeronautical Facilities. (259.151...259.156)|Section 259.154 - Execution of Order to Abate Hazard; Privately Owned Airport; Failure to Comply.

259.154 Execution of order to abate hazard; privately owned airport; failure to comply. Sec. 154.  Execution of order to abate hazard; failure to comply; private owners of public airports. Where an airport is privately-owned but its facilities are open to the public, and the airport, landing field or other aeronautical facility is determined to be public in character and use, the order to abate hazards of the commission shall be served upon both the owner and the political subdivision having jurisdiction in the area upon which the airport, landing field or other aeronautical facility is established. Both the owner and such political subdivision shall immediately begin proceedings under the appropriate effective laws of this state or ordinances of the political subdivision to effectuate the abatement of the hazard. Failure to comply shall make the owner liable to either restrictive use of, or the entire closing of, such facility, in the interest of the safety, health and welfare of the public, and the safe use of aeronautical facilities in this state. History: 1945, Act 327, Imd. Eff. May 28, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 259.154
MI Comp L § 259.155 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 259 - Aviation|Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208)|327-1945-VIII - Chapter VIII Approach Protection for Airports, Landing Fields and Other Aeronautical Facilities. (259.151...259.156)|Section 259.155 - Hazards Surrounding State-Owned Airport, Field, and Facility.

259.155 Hazards surrounding state-owned airport, field, and facility. Sec. 155.  Whenever any obstructions of whatever nature shall be determined to be a hazard adjacent to or surrounding a state-owned airport, landing field, or other aeronautical facility, the commission shall notify the state administrative board of the hazard with an order for its abatement, and the state administrative board may institute proper proceedings in the name of and for the state of Michigan for the abatement of the hazard. Failure to effectively comply with an order shall subject the airport, landing field, or other aeronautical facility to either restrictive use of the airport, landing field, or other aeronautical facility, or its entire closing, in the interest of the safety, health, and welfare of the public, and the safe use of aeronautical facilities in this state. History: 1945, Act 327, Imd. Eff. May 28, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 259.155 ;-- Am. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996
MI Comp L § 259.156 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 259 - Aviation|Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208)|327-1945-VIII - Chapter VIII Approach Protection for Airports, Landing Fields and Other Aeronautical Facilities. (259.151...259.156)|Section 259.156 - Encroachments Upon Approach Protection Areas Declared Public Nuisance.

259.156 Encroachments upon approach protection areas declared public nuisance. Sec. 156.  Encroachments upon approach protection areas as public nuisances. It shall be unlawful for anyone to build, rebuild, create, or cause to be built, rebuilt, or created any object, or plant, cause to be planted or permit to grow higher any tree or trees or other vegetation, which shall encroach upon any approach protection area determined by the Michigan aeronautics commission in the state plan for approach protection areas. Any such encroachment is hereby declared to be a public nuisance and may be abated in the manner prescribed by law for the abatement of public nuisances. History: 1945, Act 327, Imd. Eff. May 28, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 259.156
MI Comp L § 259.176 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 259 - Aviation|Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208)|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.

259.176 Violation as state civil infraction; fine. Sec. 176.  Except as otherwise provided in this act, a person who violates this act is responsible for a state civil infraction as provided for in chapter 88 of the revised judicature act of 1961, Act No. 236 of the Public Acts of 1961, being sections 600.8801 to 600.8835 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, and is subject to a civil fine of not more than $500.00. History: 1945, Act 327, Imd. Eff. May 28, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 259.176 ;-- Am. 1976, Act 191, Imd. Eff. July 8, 1976 ;-- Am. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996 Former Law: See section 6 of Act 182 of 1927, being CL 1929, § 4834; section 5 of Act 63 of 1931.
MI Comp L § 259.176a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 259 - Aviation|Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208)|327-1945-IX - Chapter IX Penal Provisions—jurisdiction of Crimes, Torts, Contracts. (259.176...259.191)|Section 259.176a - Suspension or Revocation of License, Certificate, or Letter of Authority; Grounds.

259.176a Suspension or revocation of license, certificate, or letter of authority; grounds. Sec. 176a.  The commission or its authorized representative, after consideration of the issues of fact and after hearing held, may suspend or permanently revoke, or both, a license, certificate, or letter of authority of any person who does any of the following:  (a) Knowingly forges, counterfeits, alters, or falsely makes a certificate authorized to be issued under this act or the rules promulgated under this act, or uses or attempts to use any such certificate.  (b) Knowingly makes a false statement in an application for a license or registration or in a report required by the commission.  (c) Violates a condition or provision of a license or letter of authority issued by the commission.  (d) Fails to render reports requested by, and within the time limits prescribed by, the commission.  (e) Fails to maintain the minimum standards determined by the commission.  (f) Commits an act on the part of a flight school by a flight instructor or representative that is contrary to public safety or to the proper training of students enrolled in a flight school.  (g) Fails to comply, in whole or part, with any rule promulgated by the commission.  (h) Fails to abate a hazard certified by the commission. History: Add. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996
MI Comp L § 259.177 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 259 - Aviation|Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208)|327-1945-IX - Chapter IX Penal Provisions—jurisdiction of Crimes, Torts, Contracts. (259.176...259.191)|Section 259.177 - Jurisdiction of Crimes and Torts.

259.177 Jurisdiction of crimes and torts. Sec. 177.  Jurisdiction of crimes and torts. All crimes, torts and other wrongs committed by or against an airman or passenger while in flight over this state shall be governed by the laws of this state; and the question whether damage occasioned by or to an aircraft while in flight over this state constitutes a tort crime or other wrong by or against the owner of such aircraft, shall be determined by the laws of this state. History: 1945, Act 327, Imd. Eff. May 28, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 259.177 Former Law: See section 7 of Act 224 of 1923, being CL 1929, § 4817.
MI Comp L § 259.178 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 259 - Aviation|Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208)|327-1945-IX - Chapter IX Penal Provisions—jurisdiction of Crimes, Torts, Contracts. (259.176...259.191)|Section 259.178 - Contracts Made During Flight; Effect.

259.178 Contracts made during flight; effect. Sec. 178.  Contracts made during flight. All contractual and other legal relations entered into by airmen or passengers while in flight over this state shall have the same effect as if entered into on the land or water beneath. History: 1945, Act 327, Imd. Eff. May 28, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 259.178 Former Law: See section 8 of Act 224 of 1923, being CL 1929, § 4818.
MI Comp L § 259.179 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 259 - Aviation|Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208)|327-1945-IX - Chapter IX Penal Provisions—jurisdiction of Crimes, Torts, Contracts. (259.176...259.191)|Section 259.179 - Unlawful Methods of Hunting; Violation as State Civil Infraction; Penalty.

259.179 Unlawful methods of hunting; violation as state civil infraction; penalty. Sec. 179.  (1) A person shall not hunt, pursue, or kill any wild waterfowl or other birds or animals by any means whatever during the time the person is upon any kind of aircraft.  (2) A person who violates this section is subject to a state civil infraction as provided for in section 176, and is prohibited from obtaining or possessing a hunting license for a period of 1 year. History: 1945, Act 327, Imd. Eff. May 28, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 259.179 ;-- Am. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996
MI Comp L § 259.180 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 259 - Aviation|Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208)|327-1945-IX - Chapter IX Penal Provisions—jurisdiction of Crimes, Torts, Contracts. (259.176...259.191)|Section 259.180 - Reckless Operation of Aircraft as Misdemeanor; Penalty.

259.180 Reckless operation of aircraft as misdemeanor; penalty. Sec. 180.  A person who operates any aircraft within the airspace over, above, and upon the lands and waters of the state, carelessly and heedlessly in willful or wanton disregard of the rights or safety of others, or without due caution and circumspection and in a manner so as to endanger or be likely to endanger any person or property, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 90 days, a fine of not more than $500.00, or community service of not more than 30 days, or any combination of these penalties. History: 1945, Act 327, Imd. Eff. May 28, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 259.180 ;-- Am. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996
MI Comp L § 259.180a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 259 - Aviation|Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208)|327-1945-IX - Chapter IX Penal Provisions—jurisdiction of Crimes, Torts, Contracts. (259.176...259.191)|Section 259.180a - Liability for Injury Occasioned by Negligent Operation of Aircraft.

259.180a Liability for injury occasioned by negligent operation of aircraft. Sec. 180a.  (1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2), the owner or operator or the person or organization responsible for the maintenance or use of an aircraft shall be liable for any injury occasioned by the negligent operation of the aircraft, whether the negligence consists of a violation of statute, or in the failure to observe ordinary care in the operation of the aircraft, as the rules of the common law require.  (2) The owner of an aircraft shall not be liable for an injury occasioned by the negligent operation of the aircraft, as described in subsection (1), unless the aircraft was being operated with the owner's express or implied consent or knowledge at the time the injury occurred.  (3) "Person or organization responsible for the maintenance or use of an aircraft" does not include a mechanic who is an independent contractor and who has performed work on or furnished materials, supplies, or equipment for an aircraft, or any employee of the mechanic. History: Add. 1958, Act 114, Eff. Sept. 13, 1958 ;-- Am. 1988, Act 427, Eff. Mar. 30, 1989 Constitutionality: The aviation guest passenger exception is unconstitutional. Longnecker v Noordyk-Mooney, Inc, 394 Mich 696; 232 NW2d 654 (1975).
MI Comp L § 259.181 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 259 - Aviation|Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208)|327-1945-IX - Chapter IX Penal Provisions—jurisdiction of Crimes, Torts, Contracts. (259.176...259.191)|Section 259.181 - Tampering With Markings of Airports, Landing Fields, and Aeronautical Facilities; Violation as Misdemeanor; Penalty.

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, remove, carry away, or cause to be carried away any objects used for the marking of licensed airports, landing fields, or other aeronautical facilities, or in any way change their position or location, except by the direction of the proper authorities charged with the maintenance and operation of the facilities. A person who violates this section or has illegally in his or her possession any objects or devices used for marking of airports, landing fields, or other aeronautical facilities is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 90 days, a fine of not more than $500.00, or community service of not more than 30 days, or any combination of these penalties. History: 1945, Act 327, Imd. Eff. May 28, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 259.181 ;-- Am. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996
MI Comp L § 259.182 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 259 - Aviation|Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208)|327-1945-IX - Chapter IX Penal Provisions—jurisdiction of Crimes, Torts, Contracts. (259.176...259.191)|Section 259.182 - Allowing Domestic Animals or Fowl on Airport Facility.

259.182 Allowing domestic animals or fowl on airport facility. Sec. 182.  The owner or keeper of any domestic animal or fowl shall not allow the domestic animal or fowl to run at large and enter or be upon any airport, landing field, or other aeronautical facility. History: 1945, Act 327, Imd. Eff. May 28, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 259.182 ;-- Am. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996
MI Comp L § 259.183 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 259 - Aviation|Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208)|327-1945-IX - Chapter IX Penal Provisions—jurisdiction of Crimes, Torts, Contracts. (259.176...259.191)|Section 259.183 - Conduct Constituting Felony; Penalty.

259.183 Conduct constituting felony; penalty. Sec. 183.  A person who willfully and without authority takes possession of or uses an aircraft, or unlawfully removes or takes any component parts of an aircraft, and a person who assists in, or is a party to taking illegal possession of or use of an aircraft or component parts belonging to another, and a person who willfully and unlawfully makes an aircraft unsafe, and a person who assists in, or is a party to making an aircraft unsafe, is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 5 years, a fine of not more than $2,000.00, or community service of not more than 6 months, or any combination of these penalties. History: 1945, Act 327, Imd. Eff. May 28, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 259.183 ;-- Am. 1976, Act 191, Imd. Eff. July 8, 1976 ;-- Am. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996
MI Comp L § 259.184 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 259 - Aviation|Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208)|327-1945-IX - Chapter IX Penal Provisions—jurisdiction of Crimes, Torts, Contracts. (259.176...259.191)|Section 259.184 - Conduct Requiring Authorization by Airport Management; Violation as Misdemeanor; Penalty.

259.184 Conduct requiring authorization by airport management; violation as misdemeanor; penalty.Sec. 184.  (1) A person shall not trespass upon the area within the boundary of an approved or licensed airport, landing field, or other aeronautical facility, or operate or cause to be operated a vehicle or device, or conduct an activity upon or across a licensed airport, landing field, or other aeronautical facility, unless that operation or activity is authorized by the airport management.  (2) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 1 year or a fine of not more than $1,000.00, or both. History: 1945, Act 327, Imd. Eff. May 28, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 259.184 ;-- Am. 1976, Act 191, Imd. Eff. July 8, 1976 ;-- Am. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996 ;-- Am. 2006, Act 454, Eff. Mar. 30, 2007