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2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 259 - Aviation › Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208) › 327-1945-IV - Chapter IV General Powers and Duties of Aeronautics Commission and Director of Aeronautics. (259.51...259.55) › Section 259.55 - Enforcement Officers.

259.55 Enforcement officers.
Sec. 55.
(1) The commission may prescribe the duties and conditions of employment of its enforcement officers. The officers shall be law enforcement officers of the state and shall have the authority of police officers as provided by law, except as otherwise provided in this section. The officers shall be vested with power and authority of deputy sheriffs except that such power and authority shall be restricted to the investigation and enforcement of rules promulgated and orders issued by the commission and to the statutes relating to Michigan airports and the Michigan aeronautics code. The officers may issue summons, make arrests, and initiate criminal proceedings against offenders. The commission shall be responsible for all actions of its officers committed under color of their official position and authority.
(2) A summons issued by the law enforcement officers of the commission for violations of the aeronautics code, the statutes relating to Michigan airports, or the rules and orders promulgated by the commission, shall be answerable before the recorder's court or municipal court of the city in which the violation took place or before the district court in the county, district or political subdivision in which the violation took place.
History:
Add. 1976, Act 191, Imd. Eff. July 8, 1976
Admin Rule:
R 259.201 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 259 - Aviation › Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208) › 327-1945-V - Chapter V Regulation of Aircraft, Airmen, Airports and Air Instruction. (259.76...259.91) › Section 259.76 - Registration of Aircraft Generally.

259.76 Registration of aircraft generally.
Sec. 76.
(1) An aircraft tied down, moored, hangared, or based within this state and the number assigned to that aircraft by the federal aviation administration shall be registered annually with the commission and a registration fee paid. An aircraft shall not be issued a state registration certificate when it does not have a valid and effective registration certificate as issued by the federal aviation administration or a foreign government.
(2) An aircraft shall be subject to the registration provisions of this act except when it is 1 of the following:
(a) An aircraft engaged in scheduled passenger service flying in interstate or foreign commerce or in that part of interstate or foreign commerce which is intrastate in character, and operating exclusively under the provisions of a federal certificate issued under 14 CFR Part 121.
(b) An aircraft owned by the United States government.
(c) An aircraft of a resident of another state or an aircraft of a resident of this state that is tied down, moored, hangared, or based within another state, having complied with the registration requirements of that state, and operating within this state for a period of not more than 90 days in a calendar year. This aircraft shall not engage in intrastate commercial activity within this state.
(d) Aircraft owned by or registered to the United States, aircraft of the civil air patrol, or aircraft licensed by a foreign country with which the United States has reciprocal relations. This aircraft shall not engage in commercial activity within this state.
(e) An aircraft which, in the opinion of the commission, is in a condition that would reasonably preclude its operation during the registration period.
History:
1945, Act 327, Imd. Eff. May 28, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 259.76 ;-- Am. 1962, Act 193, Eff. Mar. 28, 1963 ;-- Am. 1976, Act 191, Imd. Eff. July 8, 1976 ;-- Am. 1988, Act 391, Imd. Eff. Dec. 22, 1988
Former Law:
See section 2 of Act 63 of 1931; Act 169 of 1933; and Act 265 of 1939.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 259 - Aviation › Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208) › 327-1945-V - Chapter V Regulation of Aircraft, Airmen, Airports and Air Instruction. (259.76...259.91) › Section 259.76a - Operation of Aircraft; Registration Required; Registration Certificate; Application Forms; Fees.

259.76a Operation of aircraft; registration required; registration certificate; application forms; fees.
Sec. 76a.
(1) A person shall not operate nor shall an owner knowingly permit to be operated, except as provided in this act, an aircraft of a type required to be registered, which is not registered or for which a current certificate of registration has not been issued, or for which the current fee has not been paid.
(2) A person shall not operate nor shall an owner knowingly permit to be operated, except as provided in this act, an aircraft of a type required to be registered, unless there is carried in, as required by this act, a valid registration certificate issued by the commission for the current registration year.
(3) An application for registration shall be made on forms provided by the commission, and shall be signed and sworn to by the applicant. The registration shall be issued subject to approval of the commission. Fees shall be paid to the commission in the form of cash paid in person or in the form of a check, money order, or bank draft made payable to the state of Michigan.
History:
Add. 1976, Act 191, Imd. Eff. July 8, 1976 ;-- Am. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 259 - Aviation › Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208) › 327-1945-V - Chapter V Regulation of Aircraft, Airmen, Airports and Air Instruction. (259.76...259.91) › Section 259.78 - Sale, Transfer, or Assignment of Interest in Aircraft; Transfer Fee.

259.78 Sale, transfer, or assignment of interest in aircraft; transfer fee.
Sec. 78.
When the owner of a registered aircraft sells, transfers, or assigns his or her interest thereto, the registration certificate issued for that aircraft shall be returned to the commission within 15 days together with the date and place of sale, transfer, or assignment, the value received, and the name and residence of the purchaser, transferee, or assignee. Within 15 days the purchaser, transferee, or assignee shall apply for the transfer of the registration certificate, if the aircraft remains subject to registration as defined in this act. The fee for the transfer of the registration certificate shall be $5.00.
History:
1945, Act 327, Imd. Eff. May 28, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 259.78 ;-- Am. 1976, Act 191, Imd. Eff. July 8, 1976 ;-- Am. 1988, Act 391, Imd. Eff. Dec. 22, 1988
Former Law:
See section 2 of Act 63 of 1931; Act 169 of 1933; and Act 265 of 1939.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 259 - Aviation › Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208) › 327-1945-V - Chapter V Regulation of Aircraft, Airmen, Airports and Air Instruction. (259.76...259.91) › Section 259.79 - Carrying or Display of Registration Certificate or Assigned Number; Exception.

259.79 Carrying or display of registration certificate or assigned number; exception.
Sec. 79.
(1) The state registration certificate issued by the commission shall be carried in the aircraft at all times. Each aircraft shall display the number assigned to it by the United States or a foreign country.
(2) A person shall not carry or display upon an aircraft a registration certificate not issued for the aircraft or not otherwise lawfully used on the aircraft.
(3) Historic or restored aircraft or an authentic replica of a historic aircraft are not required to display any external state-required registration markings.
History:
1945, Act 327, Imd. Eff. May 28, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 259.79 ;-- Am. 1962, Act 193, Eff. Mar. 28, 1963 ;-- Am. 1976, Act 191, Imd. Eff. July 8, 1976 ;-- Am. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996
Former Law:
See section 2 of Act 63 of 1931; Act 169 of 1933; and Act 265 of 1939.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 259 - Aviation › Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208) › 327-1945-V - Chapter V Regulation of Aircraft, Airmen, Airports and Air Instruction. (259.76...259.91) › Section 259.79a - Aircraft Inspection; Access.

259.79a Aircraft inspection; access.
Sec. 79a.
The commission may cause an aircraft to be inspected at any time to determine its compliance with the registration requirements of this act. The owner, operating agency, or airman shall give the inspector or officer representing the commission unhindered and uninterrupted access to the aircraft and to the shelter or field where the aircraft is located in order to conduct the inspection provided for in this section.
History:
Add. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 259 - Aviation › Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208) › 327-1945-V - Chapter V Regulation of Aircraft, Airmen, Airports and Air Instruction. (259.76...259.91) › Section 259.80 - Operation of Aircraft; Airworthiness Requirements; Operating Limitations; Waiver.

259.80 Operation of aircraft; airworthiness requirements; operating limitations; waiver.
Sec. 80.
(1) A person shall not operate nor an owner knowingly permit to be operated except as provided in this chapter, an aircraft which does not meet the airworthiness requirements of the United States or a foreign country.
(2) A person shall not operate nor shall an owner knowingly permit to be operated except as provided in this chapter an aircraft when the operation is in violation of the operating limitations of that aircraft as specified by the United States or a foreign country.
(3) This section does not apply to aircraft operated in conformance with the terms of a waiver issued by the appropriate federal authority.
History:
1945, Act 327, Imd. Eff. May 28, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 259.80 ;-- Am. 1962, Act 193, Eff. Mar. 28, 1963 ;-- Am. 1976, Act 191, Imd. Eff. July 8, 1976
Former Law:
See section 2 of Act 63 of 1931; Act 169 of 1933; and Act 265 of 1939.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 259 - Aviation › Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208) › 327-1945-V - Chapter V Regulation of Aircraft, Airmen, Airports and Air Instruction. (259.76...259.91) › Section 259.80a - Prohibited Conduct.

259.80a Prohibited conduct.
Sec. 80a.
(1) A person shall not navigate an aircraft over; land upon; or fly from; or service, maintain, or repair an aircraft or an airport, landing field, or other aeronautical facility; or conduct an aircraft operation from an airport, landing field, or other aeronautical facility in this state except in conformity with this act.
(2) A person shall not use a licensed aeronautical facility as a base or terminal for a commercial activity without first securing a written agreement from the airport manager or his or her designated representative and paying the fees and charges prescribed.
(3) An airport manager or his or her designated representative at all times may take such action authorized by law as may be necessary in the handling, conduct, and management of the public in attendance at the licensed aeronautical facility.
(4) A person dealing, at wholesale or retail, in aviation fuel shall acquire and dispense the fuel in accordance with the laws of this state. A person shall not dispense fuels of different octane from the same pump.
History:
Add. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 259 - Aviation › Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208) › 327-1945-V - Chapter V Regulation of Aircraft, Airmen, Airports and Air Instruction. (259.76...259.91) › 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.

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.
Sec. 80b.
(1) A person operating an aircraft shall conform to standard traffic patterns recommended by federal air regulations except as follows:
(a) When meteorological conditions are such that compliance with visual flight rules as prescribed by federal air regulations is impossible at the prescribed traffic pattern altitudes, altitudes may be reduced as necessary down to but no lower than altitudes in accordance with the appropriate federal air regulations, this act, and the rules promulgated under this act.
(b) If local conditions require, and the traffic pattern has been altered to fit these conditions and approved by the commission.
(2) Aircraft shall conform with properly established local noise abatement procedures.
(3) A person shall not fly an aircraft acrobatically over a licensed aeronautical facility except upon written authority of the airport manager, and then only when the site is closed to traffic.
(4) Airmen, before departing from a licensed aeronautical facility, shall make satisfactory arrangements for the payment of storage, repair, and supply charges.
(5) The owner, operator, or pilot of an aircraft, or a person to whom he or she has given permission to use the aircraft, is directly responsible for its safe operation.
(6) When an aircraft is involved in an accident in this state that causes injury or death, the owner or person in control of the aircraft shall immediately report the accident to the nearest state police post.
(7) A person shall not operate an aircraft in a careless or reckless manner so as to endanger, or be likely to endanger, the life or property of another. Other than at a licensed or approved landing area, a person shall not fly an aircraft less than 25 feet (7.6 meters) above the ground at the field boundary, or closer than 25 feet (7.6 meters) to any object or structure while landing or taking off.
(8) A person shall not fly an aircraft within 500 feet (153 meters) of another aircraft, except by prearrangement of each aircraft's pilot in command.
History:
Add. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 259 - Aviation › Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208) › 327-1945-V - Chapter V Regulation of Aircraft, Airmen, Airports and Air Instruction. (259.76...259.91) › Section 259.80c - Disposal of Wrecked Aircraft; Report by Participants in Accident; Admission of Investigations or Hearings as Evidence; Testimony as Expert Witness.

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 is responsible for the prompt disposal of a wrecked aircraft and its parts to avoid interference with aircraft operations, unless specifically directed by the airport manager, commission, state police, or appropriate federal agency to delay removal pending investigation.
(2) Participants in an accident at or near a licensed aeronautical facility shall report to the airport manager or responsible authorities as soon after an accident as possible, furnishing their names, addresses, and rendering required reports.
(3) Reports of investigations or hearings, or any part of investigations or hearings, shall not be admitted in evidence or used for any purpose pertaining to a matter referred to in an investigation, hearing, or report, except in case of criminal or other proceedings in behalf of the commission.
(4) An officer or employee of the commission or the state transportation department shall not be required to testify as an expert witness in an action involving an aircraft.
History:
Add. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 259 - Aviation › Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208) › 327-1945-V - Chapter V Regulation of Aircraft, Airmen, Airports and Air Instruction. (259.76...259.91) › Section 259.80d - Landing Aircraft.

259.80d Landing aircraft.
Sec. 80d.
(1) An aircraft shall not land, except in an emergency, on private property, other than upon recognized landing areas, unless express permission is secured from the owner or lessee.
(2) A person shall not land an aircraft on a public highway, except in an emergency. A person shall not operate an aircraft on a public highway unless traffic is controlled by law enforcement officials. Lighter-than-air and emergency evacuation aircraft may take off and land on any public highway with prearranged traffic control.
History:
Add. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 259 - Aviation › Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208) › 327-1945-V - Chapter V Regulation of Aircraft, Airmen, Airports and Air Instruction. (259.76...259.91) › Section 259.80e - Locations for Flying of Aircraft; Limitations; Altitude.

259.80e Locations for flying of aircraft; limitations; altitude.
Sec. 80e.
(1) Except when necessary for takeoff or landing, an aircraft shall not be flown at the following locations:
(a) Over any congested area of a city or village at an altitude below that which, if a power unit fails, will permit an emergency landing without undue hazard to persons or property on the surface, and in no case less than 1,000 feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal radius of 2,000 feet from the aircraft.
(b) Over any other area at an altitude of less than 500 feet (153 meters) above the surface, except over open water or sparsely populated areas, in which case the aircraft shall not be operated less than 500 feet from any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure.
(2) A helicopter may be flown at altitudes less than the minimums prescribed in subsection (1), if the operation is conducted without hazard to persons or property on the surface.
History:
Add. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 259 - Aviation › Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208) › 327-1945-V - Chapter V Regulation of Aircraft, Airmen, Airports and Air Instruction. (259.76...259.91) › Section 259.80g - Operation of Ultralight.

259.80g Operation of ultralight.
Sec. 80g.
(1) A person shall not operate an ultralight in a manner that creates a hazard to other persons or property.
(2) A person shall not allow an object to be dropped from an ultralight if it creates a hazard to other persons or property.
(3) A person shall not operate an ultralight between sunset and sunrise. Each person operating an ultralight shall maintain vigilance so as to see and avoid aircraft and shall yield the right-of-way to all aircraft.
(4) A person shall not operate an ultralight in a manner that creates a collision hazard with any other aircraft.
(5) A powered ultralight shall yield the right-of-way to an unpowered ultralight.
(6) A person shall not operate an ultralight over any congested area of a city, town, or settlement, or over an open air assembly of persons.
(7) Notwithstanding subsection (3), an ultralight may be operated up to 30 minutes before sunrise or 30 minutes after sunset if both of the following apply:
(a) The ultralight is equipped with an operating anticollision light visible for at least 3 statute miles.
(b) The ultralight is operating in uncontrolled airspace as defined by federal regulations.
History:
Add. 2002, Act 35, Eff. May 15, 2002
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 259 - Aviation › Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208) › 327-1945-V - Chapter V Regulation of Aircraft, Airmen, Airports and Air Instruction. (259.76...259.91) › Section 259.80h - Seaplane Base; Takeoff and Landing Distance.

259.80h Seaplane base; takeoff and landing distance.
Sec. 80h.
A seaplane operator conducting commercial operations shall assure that the seaplane base used for takeoff or landing has sufficient takeoff and landing distance for the operation being conducted as specified by the manufacturer's operating limitations for the aircraft being operated.
History:
Add. 2002, Act 35, Eff. May 15, 2002
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 259 - Aviation › Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208) › 327-1945-V - Chapter V Regulation of Aircraft, Airmen, Airports and Air Instruction. (259.76...259.91) › Section 259.81 - Repealed. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996.

259.81 Repealed. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to inspection of aircraft.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 259 - Aviation › Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208) › 327-1945-V - Chapter V Regulation of Aircraft, Airmen, Airports and Air Instruction. (259.76...259.91) › Section 259.83 - Operation of Civil Aircraft; Federal Airman Certification Requirements; Compliance Required.

259.83 Operation of civil aircraft; federal airman certification requirements; compliance required.
Sec. 83.
(1) A person shall not operate a civil aircraft over or upon the lands and waters of this state unless he or she is complying with the federal airman certification requirements under the code of federal regulations.
(2) A person who violates subsection (1) is guilty of a crime as follows:
(a) For a first violation, the person is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 93 days or a fine of not more than $500.00, or both.
(b) For a second violation within 5 years of the first violation, the person is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 2 years or a fine of not more than $1,000.00, or both.
(c) For a third or subsequent violation within 5 years of the second or subsequent violation, the person is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 4 years or a fine of not more than $5,000.00, or both.
History:
1945, Act 327, Imd. Eff. May 28, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 259.83 ;-- Am. 1962, Act 193, Eff. Mar. 28, 1963 ;-- Am. 1976, Act 191, Imd. Eff. July 8, 1976 ;-- Am. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996 ;-- Am. 2002, Act 35, Eff. May 15, 2002
Former Law:
See section 4 of Act 63 of 1931; Act 265 of 1939.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 259 - Aviation › Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208) › 327-1945-V - Chapter V Regulation of Aircraft, Airmen, Airports and Air Instruction. (259.76...259.91) › Section 259.83a - Flight Operations Requiring Federal Aviation Regulation Air Carrier or Commercial Operator's Certification.

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 carrier operating certificate or commercial operator's certificate shall not conduct flight operations in violation of that certificate.
(2) A person who violates subsection (1) is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 93 days or a fine of not more than $1,000.00, or both.
History:
Add. 2002, Act 35, Eff. May 15, 2002
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 259 - Aviation › Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208) › 327-1945-V - Chapter V Regulation of Aircraft, Airmen, Airports and Air Instruction. (259.76...259.91) › Section 259.83b - Flight Operations; Prohibition; Violation.

259.83b Flight operations; prohibition; violation.
Sec. 83b.
(1) A person shall not conduct flight operations requiring a federal aviation regulation air carrier or commercial operator's certification without first having been issued a valid federal aviation regulation air carrier or operating certificate or valid commercial operator's certificate.
(2) A person who violates subsection (1) is guilty of a crime as follows:
(a) For a first violation, the person is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 4 years or a fine of not more than $5,000.00, or both.
(b) For a second violation within 5 years after the first violation, the person is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not less than 1 year or more than 5 years or a fine of not less than $5,000.00 or more than $50,000.00, or both.
(c) For a third or subsequent violation within 5 years after a conviction for a violation of this section, the person is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not less than 4 years or more than 10 years or a fine of not less than $10,000.00 or more than $100,000.00, or both.
History:
Add. 2002, Act 35, Eff. May 15, 2002
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 259 - Aviation › Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208) › 327-1945-V - Chapter V Regulation of Aircraft, Airmen, Airports and Air Instruction. (259.76...259.91) › Section 259.84 - Repealed. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996.

259.84 Repealed. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to applicability of MCL 259.83.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 259 - Aviation › Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208) › 327-1945-V - Chapter V Regulation of Aircraft, Airmen, Airports and Air Instruction. (259.76...259.91) › Section 259.84a - Registration of Aircraft; Cancellation, Revocation, or Suspension; Grounds; Notice and Hearing.

259.84a Registration of aircraft; cancellation, revocation, or suspension; grounds; notice and hearing.
Sec. 84a.
After notice and opportunity for the person to be heard, the commission may cancel, revoke, or suspend the registration of an aircraft if any of the following occur:
(a) The commission is satisfied that the registration was fraudulently or erroneously issued.
(b) The commission determines that the licensee has made or is making unlawful use of his or her registration certificate.
(c) An aircraft has been dismantled or wrecked.
(d) A registration certificate other than the 1 issued for that aircraft is knowingly carried within the aircraft.
(e) The commission is authorized under any other provision of this act.
(f) It is shown by satisfactory evidence that delivery of an aircraft in the possession of a dealer was not made to the applicant registered under this act.
History:
Add. 1976, Act 191, Imd. Eff. July 8, 1976 ;-- Am. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 259 - Aviation › Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208) › 327-1945-V - Chapter V Regulation of Aircraft, Airmen, Airports and Air Instruction. (259.76...259.91) › Section 259.85a - Repealed. 2003, Act 133, Imd. Eff. Aug. 1, 2003.

259.85a Repealed. 2003, Act 133, Imd. Eff. Aug. 1, 2003.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to criminal history, records check, and fingerprinting as conditions to enrollment in flight school.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 259 - Aviation › Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208) › 327-1945-V - Chapter V Regulation of Aircraft, Airmen, Airports and Air Instruction. (259.76...259.91) › 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.

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.
Sec. 86.
(1) Any individual appointed as an airport manager by the owner of a licensed aeronautical facility, before operating as an airport manager, shall be licensed by the department for which the department may make a reasonable charge not to exceed $5.00. An airport manager license expires on December 31, annually.
(2) All airports, landing fields, and other aeronautical facilities, except those owned or operated by the United States government, before operating as such, shall be approved by the department.
(3) The department shall issue annually a license of approval in each case and charge an annual fee not in excess of $100.00. The fee shall be in lieu of all real property taxes on the landing area and improvements to the landing area to the extent permitted by section 7y of the general property tax act, 1893 PA 206, MCL 211.7y.
(4) Commercial operations shall not be performed on any land based landing area other than at a licensed aeronautical facility except that temporary field permits may be issued under this section. All commercial operations shall be based out of a licensed aeronautical facility.
(5) If the owner of an aircraft uses, or proposes to use, an area of land for temporary commercial landing areas, he or she shall apply to the commission for a temporary field permit on forms furnished by the commission.
(6) The annual license of approval issued pursuant to subsection (2) shall include a statement, certified by the director, describing the approach clear zones and transitional surface areas for the airport for which the license is applicable. Standards for describing approach clear zones and transitional surface areas shall be uniform according to type of runway and shall conform with regularly accepted definitions and usage in the aeronautics field.
History:
1945, Act 327, Imd. Eff. May 28, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 259.86 ;-- Am. 1962, Act 193, Eff. Mar. 28, 1963 ;-- Am. 1969, Act 288, Imd. Eff. Aug. 11, 1969 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 466, Imd. Eff. Dec. 30, 1982 ;-- Am. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996 ;-- Am. 2002, Act 35, Eff. May 15, 2002
Former Law:
See section 2 of Act 177 of 1929, being CL 1929, § 4802; Act 53 of 1931; Act 264 of 1939; and section 3 of Act 177 of 1929, being CL 1929, § 4803.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 259 - Aviation › Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208) › 327-1945-V - Chapter V Regulation of Aircraft, Airmen, Airports and Air Instruction. (259.76...259.91) › Section 259.86a-259.86c - Repealed. 2002, Act 35, Eff. May 15, 2002.

259.86a-259.86c Repealed. 2002, Act 35, Eff. May 15, 2002.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed sections pertained to categories of licensed aeronautical facilities and appointment and duties of airport manager.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 259 - Aviation › Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208) › 327-1945-V - Chapter V Regulation of Aircraft, Airmen, Airports and Air Instruction. (259.76...259.91) › Section 259.87 - Airports and Facilities; Rejection of Application for Permission to Operate.

259.87 Airports and facilities; rejection of application for permission to operate.
Sec. 87.
(1) In any case in which the department rejects an application for permission to operate an airport, landing field, or other aeronautical facility, or in any case where the department shall issue any order requiring certain things to be done, it shall set forth its reasons for the order and shall state the requirements to be met before approval will be given. In any case in which the department considers it necessary, the department may order the closing of any airport, landing field, or other aeronautical facility, until compliance is made with the requirements ordered by the department.
(2) A facility shall not be licensed or approved that requires aircraft to be airborne under a bridge or power line during the approach to or takeoff from a landing area, or that requires aircraft to fly in a manner that may endanger persons or property.
History:
1945, Act 327, Imd. Eff. May 28, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 259.87 ;-- Am. 2002, Act 35, Eff. May 15, 2002
Former Law:
See section 4 of Act 177 of 1929, being CL 1929, § 4804; Act 53 of 1931.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 259 - Aviation › Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208) › 327-1945-V - Chapter V Regulation of Aircraft, Airmen, Airports and Air Instruction. (259.76...259.91) › Section 259.87a - Certificate of Approval; Registration; Fee.

259.87a Certificate of approval; registration; fee.
Sec. 87a.
Each certificate of approval of an airport, landing field, or other aeronautical facility shall be registered annually, and the department is authorized to establish a reasonable fee in accordance with issued rules and regulations.
History:
Add. 2002, Act 35, Eff. May 15, 2002
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 259 - Aviation › Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208) › 327-1945-V - Chapter V Regulation of Aircraft, Airmen, Airports and Air Instruction. (259.76...259.91) › Section 259.88 - Repealed. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996.

259.88 Repealed. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to annual registration of airports and facilities.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 259 - Aviation › Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208) › 327-1945-V - Chapter V Regulation of Aircraft, Airmen, Airports and Air Instruction. (259.76...259.91) › Section 259.89 - Private Use Landing Areas.

259.89 Private use landing areas.
Sec. 89.
Sections 86 and 87a do not apply to landing areas designated and operated for private use if commercial operations are not performed on the landing areas. A landing area for private use shall not be established, without commission approval, within 5 nautical miles of a public use facility certified by the commission or that would violate section 87.
History:
1945, Act 327, Imd. Eff. May 28, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 259.89 ;-- Am. 1969, Act 288, Imd. Eff. Aug. 11, 1969 ;-- Am. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996 ;-- Am. 1998, Act 81, Eff. July 17, 1998 ;-- Am. 2002, Act 35, Eff. May 15, 2002
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 259 - Aviation › Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208) › 327-1945-V - Chapter V Regulation of Aircraft, Airmen, Airports and Air Instruction. (259.76...259.91) › Section 259.89a - Ultralight or Balloon Use; Landing Areas.

259.89a Ultralight or balloon use; landing areas.
Sec. 89a.
Sections 86 and 87a do not apply to landing areas designated and operated for the exclusive use of either ultralights or balloons. A landing area for ultralight or balloon use shall not be established, without commission approval, within 5 nautical miles of a public use facility certified by the commission. For the purposes of this section, "established" means any facility that is used or intended to be used for the operation of balloons or ultralights more than 10 times in any 12-month period.
History:
Add. 2002, Act 35, Eff. May 15, 2002
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 259 - Aviation › Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208) › 327-1945-V - Chapter V Regulation of Aircraft, Airmen, Airports and Air Instruction. (259.76...259.91) › Section 259.90 - Repealed. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996.

259.90 Repealed. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to emergency public use.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 259 - Aviation › Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208) › 327-1945-V - Chapter V Regulation of Aircraft, Airmen, Airports and Air Instruction. (259.76...259.91) › Section 259.91 - Flying Club.

259.91 Flying club.
Sec. 91.
A flying club shall be a nonprofit entity organized for the express purpose of providing its members with an aircraft for their personal use and enjoyment. The ownership of the aircraft shall be vested in the name of the flying club or owned in equal shares by all of its members. The property rights of the members of the club shall be equal and any part of the net earnings of the club to be distributed to the members shall be in equal shares to all members. The club shall not derive greater revenue from the use of its aircraft than the amount necessary for its actual operation, maintenance, and replacement or upgrade of its aircraft. Flying club aircraft shall not be used by members for rental, or by anyone for charter or lease.
History:
Add. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 259 - Aviation › Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208) › 327-1945-VI - Chapter VI Acquisition and Operation of State Airports. (259.101...259.107) › Section 259.101 - State Airport and Landing Fields; Acquisition.

259.101 State airport and landing fields; acquisition.
Sec. 101.
The commission may, on behalf of and in the name of this state, acquire by purchase, gift, devise, lease, condemnation proceedings, or otherwise, property real or personal, for the purpose of establishing and constructing airports, landing fields, and other aeronautical facilities, and may acquire in the same manner, own, control, establish, construct, enlarge, improve, maintain, equip, operate, regulate, and police these facilities, within this state. The commission may dispose of any property acquired under this section, in accordance with the laws of this state governing the disposition of other similar property of the state.
History:
1945, Act 327, Imd. Eff. May 28, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 259.101 ;-- Am. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996
Former Law:
See section 1 of Act 182 of 1927, being CL 1929, § 4829; Act 344 of 1939; and section 1 of Act 329 of 1927, being CL 1929, § 4836.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 259 - Aviation › Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208) › 327-1945-VI - Chapter VI Acquisition and Operation of State Airports. (259.101...259.107) › Section 259.102 - Aeronautics Commission; Airport Protection Privileges.

259.102 Aeronautics commission; airport protection privileges.
Sec. 102.
Where necessary, in order to provide unobstructed air space for the landing and taking off of aircraft utilizing airports, landing fields, and other aeronautical facilities acquired or operated under this act, the commission may acquire, in the same manner as is provided for the acquisition of property for airport purposes, easements through or other interests in air space over land or water, interests in airport hazards outside the boundaries of the airports, landing fields, or other aeronautical facilities and other airport protection privileges as are necessary to insure safe approaches to the landing areas of airports, landing fields, and other aeronautical facilities, and the safe and efficient operation of these airports, landing fields, and aeronautical facilities. The commission may also acquire, in the same manner, the right or easement, for a term of years or perpetually, to place or maintain suitable marks for the daytime marking and suitable lights for the nighttime marking of airport hazards, including the right of ingress and egress to or from such airport hazards for the purpose of maintaining and repairing the lights and marks. This authority shall not be so construed to limit the right, power, or authority of the state or any political subdivision to zone property adjacent to any airport pursuant to laws of this state.
History:
1945, Act 327, Imd. Eff. May 28, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 259.102 ;-- Am. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 259 - Aviation › Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208) › 327-1945-VI - Chapter VI Acquisition and Operation of State Airports. (259.101...259.107) › Section 259.103 - Aeronautics Commission; Joint Operations.

259.103 Aeronautics commission; joint operations.
Sec. 103.
Joint operations. The commission may engage in all such activities jointly with the United States, other states, and with political subdivisions or other agencies of this state.
History:
1945, Act 327, Imd. Eff. May 28, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 259.103
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 259 - Aviation › Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208) › 327-1945-VI - Chapter VI Acquisition and Operation of State Airports. (259.101...259.107) › Section 259.104 - Aeronautics Commission; Condemnation, Right of Eminent Domain.

259.104 Aeronautics commission; condemnation, right of eminent domain.
Sec. 104.
Condemnation. The commission may exercise the right of eminent domain, in the name of the state, in the manner provided by the laws of this state for the acquisition of real property for public purposes, for the purpose of acquiring any property which it is herein authorized to acquire by condemnation. For the purpose of making surveys and examinations relative to any condemnation proceedings, it shall be lawful to enter upon any land, doing no unnecessary damage.
History:
1945, Act 327, Imd. Eff. May 28, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 259.104
Former Law:
See section 4 of Act 182 of 1927, being CL 1929, § 4832.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 259 - Aviation › Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208) › 327-1945-VI - Chapter VI Acquisition and Operation of State Airports. (259.101...259.107) › Section 259.105 - Aeronautics Commission; Leases and Sales.

259.105 Aeronautics commission; leases and sales.
Sec. 105.
The commission may do 1 or more of the following, provided that in each case the public is not deprived of its rightful, equal, and uniform use:
(a) Lease for a term not exceeding 50 years, airports, landing fields, or other aeronautical facilities, or real property acquired or set apart for airport purposes, to any person, any municipal or state government or the national government, or any department of either for operation or use consistent with the purposes of this act.
(b) Lease or assign for a term not exceeding 50 years to any person, any municipal or state government or the national government, or any department of either, for operation or use consistent with the purposes of this act, space, area, improvements, or equipment on such airports.
(c) Sell any part of an airport, landing field, other aeronautical facility, or real or personal property to any municipal or state government, or to the United States or any department or instrumentality of the United States, for aeronautical purposes or purposes incidental to aeronautical purposes.
(d) Confer the privilege of concessions.
(e) Subject to the approval of the state administrative board, lease at any state airport, landing field, or aeronautical facility any real property acquired or set apart for airport purposes to persons for nonaeronautical uses.
History:
1945, Act 327, Imd. Eff. May 28, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 259.105 ;-- Am. 1954, Act 120, Eff. Aug. 13, 1954 ;-- Am. 1958, Act 168, Eff. Sept. 13, 1958 ;-- Am. 1967, Act 51, Imd. Eff. June 14, 1967 ;-- Am. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996
Former Law:
See section 1 of Act 182 of 1927, being CL 1929, § 4829; Act 344 of 1939; and Act 333 of 1941.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 259 - Aviation › Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208) › 327-1945-VI - Chapter VI Acquisition and Operation of State Airports. (259.101...259.107) › Section 259.106 - Aeronautics Commission; Charges and Rentals, Determination.

259.106 Aeronautics commission; charges and rentals, determination.
Sec. 106.
Charges and rentals. The commission shall have the authority to determine reasonable and uniform charges or rental for the use of any properties and the charges for any service or accommodations, under its control, and the terms and conditions under which such properties may be used: Provided, That in all cases the public is not deprived of its rightful, equal, and uniform use of such property. The state shall have and the commission may enforce liens, as provided by law for liens and the enforcement thereof, for repairs to or improvement or storage or care of any personal property, to enforce the payment of any such charges.
History:
1945, Act 327, Imd. Eff. May 28, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 259.106
Former Law:
See section 1 of Act 312 of 1915, being CL 1929, § 4793; Act 274 of 1939; Act 204 of 1941; section 1 of Act 182 of 1927, being CL 1929, § 4829; and Act 344 of 1939.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 259 - Aviation › Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208) › 327-1945-VI - Chapter VI Acquisition and Operation of State Airports. (259.101...259.107) › Section 259.107 - Aeronautics Commission; Rules Establishing Traffic Code for State-Owned Facilities; Enforcement; Violation as Misdemeanor.

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 traffic code governing the operation, parking, and speed of motor vehicles upon the lands comprising state-owned and operated airports, landing fields, and aeronautical facilities and for the purpose of enforcing and imposing penalties for the violation of the traffic code. The traffic code may establish a prima facie presumption of evidence regarding the person who is responsible for parking a vehicle in an unauthorized place. The traffic code shall not be in contravention of the Michigan vehicle code, Act No. 300 of the Public Acts of 1949, being sections 257.1 to 257.923 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(2) Any law enforcement agency may enforce the traffic code.
(3) A violation of the traffic code is a misdemeanor.
History:
Add. 1962, Act 75, Eff. Mar. 28, 1963 ;-- Am. 1964, Act 46, Eff. Aug. 28, 1964 ;-- Am. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996
Admin Rule:
R 259.1101 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 259 - Aviation › Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208) › 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.

259.108 Short title of chapter.
Sec. 108.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "public airport authority act".
History:
Add. 2002, Act 90, Imd. Eff. Mar. 26, 2002
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 259 - Aviation › Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208) › 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 259.112 - Full Term Appointments; Terms; Expiration Date; Resignation; Vacancy; Removal; Oath of Office.

259.112 Full term appointments; terms; expiration date; resignation; vacancy; removal; oath of office.
Sec. 112.
(1) Upon the expiration of the term of an initial appointment under section 111(2) or (3), all full term appointments shall be for a term of 6 years. The expiration date of the term of office of a member of the board shall be on October 1 of the year in which the term is to expire, but a member of the board shall hold office until the board member's successor is appointed and qualified, or until resignation or removal. If a member of the board is unable to complete his or her term of office, a successor shall be appointed in the same manner as the original appointment to complete the term. A member of the board may resign by written notice to the authority. The resignation is effective upon its receipt by the secretary or chairperson of the authority or at a subsequent time as set forth in the notice of resignation.
(2) A member of the board may not be appointed to serve more than 2 consecutive full terms. For purposes of this subsection, an initial term under section 111(2) and an appointment to fill a vacancy in a term with more than 3 years remaining count as full terms.
(3) The appointing entity for any board member appointed under section 111(2) or (3) may only remove a board member appointed by the appointing entity for cause.
(4) Before assuming the duties of office, a member of the board shall qualify by taking and subscribing to the constitutional oath of office.
History:
Add. 2002, Act 90, Imd. Eff. Mar. 26, 2002