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2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles › Act 345 of 2016 - Limousine, Taxicab, and Transportation Network Company Act (257.2101 - 257.2153) › Section 257.2129 - Service of Process; Agent.

257.2129 Service of process; agent.
Sec. 29.
A transportation network company operating under a license issued under this act shall maintain an agent authorized to receive service of process in this state.
History:
2016, Act 345, Eff. Mar. 21, 2017
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles › Act 345 of 2016 - Limousine, Taxicab, and Transportation Network Company Act (257.2101 - 257.2153) › Section 257.2131 - Charging and Collecting Fee on Behalf of Transportation Network Company Driver; Conditions.

257.2131 Charging and collecting fee on behalf of transportation network company driver; conditions.
Sec. 31.
On behalf of a transportation network company driver, a transportation network company may charge and collect a fee for services provided to a transportation network company rider, if all of the following are satisfied:
(a) The transportation network company discloses the fee calculation method on its website or within the software application service.
(b) The transportation network company provides the transportation network company rider with the applicable rate being charged and the option to receive an estimated fee before the transportation network company rider enters the transportation network company driver's personal vehicle.
History:
2016, Act 345, Eff. Mar. 21, 2017
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles › Act 345 of 2016 - Limousine, Taxicab, and Transportation Network Company Act (257.2101 - 257.2153) › Section 257.2133 - Display of Picture and Registration Plate Number by Transportation Network Digital Network.

257.2133 Display of picture and registration plate number by transportation network digital network.
Sec. 33.
A transportation network company digital network shall display a picture of the transportation network company driver and the registration plate number of the personal vehicle to be used for the transportation network company prearranged ride before the transportation network company rider enters the personal vehicle.
History:
2016, Act 345, Eff. Mar. 21, 2017
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles › Act 345 of 2016 - Limousine, Taxicab, and Transportation Network Company Act (257.2101 - 257.2153) › Section 257.2135 - Electronic Receipt; Information.

257.2135 Electronic receipt; information.
Sec. 35.
Within a reasonable period of time after a transportation network company prearranged ride is completed, a transportation network company shall transmit an electronic receipt to the transportation network company rider listing all of the following information:
(a) The origin and destination of the trip.
(b) The total time and distance of the trip.
(c) An itemization of the total fee paid, if any.
History:
2016, Act 345, Eff. Mar. 21, 2017
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles › Act 345 of 2016 - Limousine, Taxicab, and Transportation Network Company Act (257.2101 - 257.2153) › Section 257.2137 - Transportation Network Company Driver as Independent Contractor; Conditions.

257.2137 Transportation network company driver as independent contractor; conditions.
Sec. 37.
(1) A transportation network company driver shall be considered an independent contractor, and not an employee of a transportation network company, if all of the following conditions are met:
(a) The transportation network company does not prescribe the specific hours during which the transportation network company driver is required to be logged in to the transportation network company's digital network.
(b) The transportation network company does not impose any restrictions on the transportation network company driver's ability to use other transportation network companies' digital networks.
(c) The transportation network company does not assign a transportation network company driver a particular territory within this state in which he or she may provide transportation network company prearranged rides.
(d) The transportation network company does not restrict a transportation network company driver from engaging in any other occupation or business.
(e) The transportation network company and the transportation network company driver agree in writing that the transportation network company driver is an independent contractor.
(2) A transportation network company shall not be deemed to control, direct, or manage a personal vehicle or a transportation network company driver who connects to its digital network, unless the parties have agreed otherwise in a written contract.
History:
2016, Act 345, Eff. Mar. 21, 2017
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles › Act 345 of 2016 - Limousine, Taxicab, and Transportation Network Company Act (257.2101 - 257.2153) › Section 257.2139 - Zero-Tolerance Policy.

257.2139 Zero-tolerance policy.
Sec. 39.
(1) A limousine carrier, taxicab carrier, or transportation network company shall develop and implement a zero-tolerance policy regarding a limousine, taxicab, or transportation network company driver's activities while providing transportation services or accessing the transportation network company's digital network. The zero-tolerance policy required under this subsection shall address the use of drugs or alcohol while a driver is providing transportation services or a transportation network company prearranged ride or is logged in to a transportation network company's digital network and available to receive a transportation request.
(2) A limousine carrier, taxicab carrier, or transportation network company, or the parent company if the limousine carrier, taxicab carrier, or transportation network company does not have a website, shall provide notice of the zero-tolerance policy required under subsection (1) on its website, and shall also provide on its website a procedure for a passenger to report a complaint about a driver who the passenger reasonably suspects was under the influence of drugs or alcohol during a trip or a transportation network company prearranged ride.
(3) Upon receipt of a complaint described in subsection (2), a limousine carrier, taxicab carrier, or transportation network company shall immediately suspend the driver and, if applicable, the driver's access to the transportation network company's digital network, and shall investigate the incident. The driver's suspension shall last for the duration of the investigation.
(4) A limousine carrier, taxicab carrier, or transportation network company shall maintain records of a passenger complaint for at least 2 years after the date the complaint was received by the limousine carrier, taxicab carrier, or transportation network company.
History:
2016, Act 345, Eff. Mar. 21, 2017
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles › Act 345 of 2016 - Limousine, Taxicab, and Transportation Network Company Act (257.2101 - 257.2153) › Section 257.2141 - Acceptance of Transportation Request.

257.2141 Acceptance of transportation request.
Sec. 41.
A transportation network company driver shall not accept a request for transportation unless the request is accepted through the transportation network company's digital network.
History:
2016, Act 345, Eff. Mar. 21, 2017
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles › Act 345 of 2016 - Limousine, Taxicab, and Transportation Network Company Act (257.2101 - 257.2153) › Section 257.2143 - Payments for Transportation.

257.2143 Payments for transportation.
Sec. 43.
(1) A transportation network company driver shall not solicit or accept cash payments from transportation network company riders for transportation network company prearranged rides.
(2) A payment for a transportation network company prearranged ride shall only be made electronically using a transportation network company's digital network.
(3) A transportation network company shall adopt a policy prohibiting a transportation network company driver from soliciting or accepting cash payments from transportation network company riders, and shall notify transportation network company drivers using its digital platform of the policy required by this subsection.
History:
2016, Act 345, Eff. Mar. 21, 2017
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles › Act 345 of 2016 - Limousine, Taxicab, and Transportation Network Company Act (257.2101 - 257.2153) › Section 257.2145 - Nondiscrimination; Accommodation of Service Animals; Services to Passenger With Physical Disability.

257.2145 Nondiscrimination; accommodation of service animals; services to passenger with physical disability.
Sec. 45.
(1) A limousine carrier, taxicab carrier, and transportation network company shall adopt a policy of nondiscrimination with respect to passengers and potential passengers and shall notify limousine drivers, taxicab drivers, and transportation network company drivers of the policy adopted under this subsection.
(2) A limousine driver, taxicab driver, and transportation network company driver shall comply with all applicable laws regarding nondiscrimination against a passenger or potential passenger.
(3) A limousine driver, taxicab driver, and transportation network company driver shall comply with all applicable laws regarding accommodation of service animals.
(4) A limousine carrier, taxicab carrier, and transportation network company shall not impose an additional charge for providing services to a passenger with a physical disability because of his or her disability.
History:
2016, Act 345, Eff. Mar. 21, 2017
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles › Act 345 of 2016 - Limousine, Taxicab, and Transportation Network Company Act (257.2101 - 257.2153) › Section 257.2147 - Lease of Limousine or Taxicab; Informing Person of Act Requirements.

257.2147 Lease of limousine or taxicab; informing person of act requirements.
Sec. 47.
A lessor shall be required to inform any person leasing any limousine or taxicab for the transportation of passengers for hire of the requirements of this act on a motor vehicle lease agreement.
History:
2016, Act 345, Eff. Mar. 21, 2017
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles › Act 345 of 2016 - Limousine, Taxicab, and Transportation Network Company Act (257.2101 - 257.2153) › Section 257.2149 - Certain Conduct as Misdemeanor; Fine; Proceeding.

257.2149 Certain conduct as misdemeanor; fine; proceeding.
Sec. 49.
(1) A limousine carrier, taxicab carrier, or transportation network company, or an officer or agent of a limousine carrier, taxicab carrier, or transportation network company who requires or knowingly permits a driver to drive or operate a limousine, taxicab, or personal vehicle in violation of this act, or a rule promulgated under this act, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 per violation or imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or both.
(2) In addition to the fine authorized by this section, the department may assess a fine against a person who violates this act that covers the actual cost to the department of the investigation and enforcement of the violation, including attorney fees.
(3) A proceeding held under this act shall be held under chapter 4 of the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.271 to 24.287.
History:
2016, Act 345, Eff. Mar. 21, 2017
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles › Act 345 of 2016 - Limousine, Taxicab, and Transportation Network Company Act (257.2101 - 257.2153) › Section 257.2151 - Violation of Act or Rules.

257.2151 Violation of act or rules.
Sec. 51.
All of the following apply to a person that violates this act or rules or an order promulgated or issued under this act:
(a) The person is subject to denial of a registration or renewal of a registration.
(b) The attorney general or the proper prosecuting attorney may institute appropriate criminal proceedings under this act against the person with or without reference from the department.
(c) The department or any other person, to enforce compliance with this act, may bring an action in a circuit court in any county in which the limousine carrier, taxicab carrier, or transportation network company has solicited or sold its services, whether or not that person purchased or used the limousine carrier's, taxicab carrier's, or transportation network company's services or is personally aggrieved by a violation of this act. The court may award damages, issue equitable orders in accordance with the Michigan court rules to restrain conduct in violation of this act, and award reasonable attorney fees and costs to a prevailing party.
History:
2016, Act 345, Eff. Mar. 21, 2017
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles › Act 345 of 2016 - Limousine, Taxicab, and Transportation Network Company Act (257.2101 - 257.2153) › Section 257.2153 - Cease and Desist Order.

257.2153 Cease and desist order.
Sec. 53.
(1) The director of the department or his or her designee may order a limousine carrier, taxicab carrier, or transportation network company to cease and desist from a violation of this act, a rule promulgated under this act, or an order issued under this act.
(2) A limousine carrier, taxicab carrier, or transportation network company that receives an order to cease and desist described in subsection (1) may request a hearing before the department if the limousine carrier, taxicab carrier, or transportation network company files a written request for a hearing no later than 30 days after the effective date of the cease and desist order.
(3) If a limousine carrier, taxicab carrier, or transportation network company violates an order to cease and desist issued under subsection (1), the attorney general may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction to restrain and enjoin, either temporarily or permanently, that limousine carrier, taxicab carrier, or transportation network company from further violating the order to cease and desist.
History:
2016, Act 345, Eff. Mar. 21, 2017
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 259 - Aviation › Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208) › 327-1945-IA - Chapter Ia (259.1a...259.1a) › Section 259.1a - Discrimination Prohibited.

259.1a Discrimination prohibited.
Sec. 1a.
Notwithstanding any existing regulation to the contrary, operation of aircraft shall not be regulated on the basis of an individual's race, religion, creed, color, national origin, gender, or ancestry.
History:
Add. 1998, Act 268, Imd. Eff. July 17, 1998
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 259 - Aviation › 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) › Section 259.1 - Aeronautics Code; Declaration of Intent.

259.1 Aeronautics code; declaration of intent.
Sec. 1.
It is hereby declared that the purpose of this act is to further the public interest and aeronautical progress by providing for the protection and promotion of safety in aeronautics; by cooperating in effecting a uniformity of the laws relating to the development and regulation of aeronautics in the several states; by revising existing statutes relative to the development and regulation of aeronautics so as to grant to a state agency such power and impose upon it such duties that the state may properly perform its functions relative to aeronautics and effectively exercise its jurisdiction over persons and property within such jurisdiction, may develop a statewide system of airports, may cooperate with and assist the political subdivisions of this state and others engaged in aeronautics, and may encourage and develop aeronautics; by establishing uniform regulations, consistent with federal regulations and those of other states, in order that those engaged in aeronautics of every character may so engage with the least possible restriction, consistent with the safety and the rights of others; and by providing for cooperation with the federal authorities and the authorities of this state to eliminate costly and unnecessary duplication of functions.
History:
1945, Act 327, Imd. Eff. May 28, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 259.1
Compiler's Notes:
The catchlines following the act section numbers were incorporated as part of the act as enacted.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 259 - Aviation › Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208) › 327-1945-II - Chapter II Definitions. (259.2...259.25e) › Section 259.2 - Definitions; A.

259.2 Definitions; A.
Sec. 2.
As used in this act:
(a) "Accident" means an event involving an aircraft that is in-flight or taxiing, resulting in death or injury to any person, damage to the aircraft affecting its ability to safely operate, or damage to public property or property of another person.
(b) "Aeronautical facilities" means any device, physical or otherwise, that is an object of nature or that is human-made, that aids and is used in aeronautics.
(c) "Aeronautics" means any act or matter that treats or deals with flight in the airspace.
(d) "Air navigation" means the operation or navigation of aircraft in the airspace over the land and waters of this state.
(e) "Aircraft" means any contrivance used or designed for navigation of or flight in the air.
(f) "Aircraft, civil" means any aircraft other than a public aircraft.
(g) "Aircraft, public" means any aircraft used exclusively in the service of any government or of any political subdivision of a government, including the government of any state, territory, or possession of the United States, or the District of Columbia, but not including any government-owned aircraft engaged in carrying persons or property for commercial purposes.
(h) "Airman" means any individual, including the 1 in command, and any pilot, mechanic, or member of the crew, who engages in the navigation of aircraft while under way, and any individual who is in charge of the inspection, overhauling, or repair of aircraft, and any individual who serves in the capacity of aircraft dispatcher or air traffic control tower operator.
(i) "Airport" means any location, either on land or water, that is used for the landing or take-off of aircraft, and includes the buildings and facilities, if any, on that location.
(j) "Airport approach plan" means a plan, or an amendment to a plan, adopted under section 12 of the airport zoning act, 1950 (Ex Sess) PA 23, MCL 259.442.
(k) "Airport layout plan" means a plan, or an amendment to a plan, that shows current or proposed layout of an airport and that is approved by the commission.
(l) "Airport manager" means any individual who is properly appointed and designated by the airport owner as the airport manager, and who is responsible for the supervision and operation of the airport to the airport owner.
(m) "Airspace approval" means that approval issued by the appropriate federal authority pertaining to the safe and efficient use of airspace by aircraft for an established or proposed airport or landing field.
(n) "Airspace, navigable" means airspace at and above the minimum flight altitudes prescribed in the federal air regulations including airspace needed for safe takeoff and landing.
History:
1945, Act 327, Imd. Eff. May 28, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 259.2 ;-- Am. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996 ;-- 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-II - Chapter II Definitions. (259.2...259.25e) › Section 259.3 - Definitions; B to D.

259.3 Definitions; B to D.
Sec. 3.
As used in this act:
(a) "Balloon" means a lighter-than-air aircraft that is not engine driven and that sustains flight through the use of either gas buoyancy or an airborne heater.
(b) "Commercial activity or operations" means an activity or operation such as the sale of gasoline or oil, the soliciting or engaging in charter flying or flight instruction, the provision of shelter or the tie-down of an aircraft, the overhaul or repair of an aircraft or of engines, or other activity or operation that offers aeronautic facilities or services to the public.
(c) "Commission" means the Michigan aeronautics commission.
(d) "Dealer" means a person engaged in the business of purchasing, selling, brokering, exchanging, or dealing in aircraft parts or in aircraft of a type required to be registered.
(e) "Decal plate" means that distinctive tab, sticker, decal, or plate issued by the commission with the registration certificate for an aircraft.
(f) "Department" means the state transportation department, bureau of aeronautics.
(g) "Director" means the deputy director of the department, bureau of aeronautics who is the director of the Michigan aeronautics commission.
History:
1945, Act 327, Imd. Eff. May 28, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 259.3 ;-- Am. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996 ;-- 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-II - Chapter II Definitions. (259.2...259.25e) › Section 259.4 - Definitions; F, G.

259.4 Definitions; F, G.
Sec. 4.
As used in this act:
(a) "Flight instructor" means any person who possesses a valid flight instructor certificate or other airman certificate issued by the federal aviation administration authorizing that individual to instruct in aircraft.
(b) "Flight school" means any person providing or offering to provide flight training leading to pilot or flight instructor certification, for hire or compensation, and engaged in any of the following:
(i) Advertising or calling oneself a flight school or anything equivalent to a flight school.
(ii) Hiring, contracting, or otherwise using 1 or more flight instructors in an endeavor described in this section.
(c) "Flying club" means any group of persons owning, leasing, or operating 1 or more aircraft, not for profit or reward, and using the aircraft for the purpose of providing its members with an aircraft for their personal use and enjoyment.
(d) "Fuel" means any gasoline, distillate, benzine, naphtha, benzol, or other volatile and inflammable liquid produced, compounded, and used for propelling aircraft.
(e) "Garage keeper" means any person who, for hire or reward, publicly offers to store, maintain, keep, or repair aircraft or any accessory used in the operation of aircraft and to furnish accessories and supplies for aircraft or any accessory used in the operation of aircraft.
History:
1945, Act 327, Imd. Eff. May 28, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 259.4 ;-- Am. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996 ;-- Am. 2002, Act 35, Eff. May 15, 2002
Former Law:
See section 1 of Act 63 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-II - Chapter II Definitions. (259.2...259.25e) › Section 259.5 - Definitions; H, I.

259.5 Definitions; H, I.
Sec. 5.
As used in this act:
(a) "Hazards to air navigation" means any obstruction of whatever character, object of natural growth, or use of land, upon or surrounding or adjacent to an airport, landing field, or other aeronautical facility, that prevents the safe use of the facilities for the take-off or landing of aircraft.
(b) "Heliport" means an area of land, water, or a fixed structure used or intended to be used for the landing and takeoff of helicopters or other rotary wing aircraft.
(c) "Heliport approach surface" means an imaginary plane beginning at the end of the heliport landing area with the same width as the landing area and extending outward and upward for a horizontal distance of 4,000 feet where its width is 500 feet. The slope of the approach surface is 8 to 1.
(d) "Historic aircraft" means an aircraft that is over 30 years old and that is owned solely as a collector's item or for participation in club activities, exhibitions, tours, parades, or similar uses, but that is not used for general transportation.
(e) "Hospital" means that term as defined in section 20106 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.20106.
(f) "Hospital heliport" means a heliport limited to serving helicopters engaged in air ambulance or other hospital-related functions.
(g) "Hospital helistop" means a minimally developed facility for the boarding and discharging of helicopter crew and passengers and the loading and unloading of helicopter cargo solely for an air ambulance or other hospital-related functions.
(h) "In-flight" is that time from the beginning of an aircraft's take off run to the end of the landing run.
History:
1945, Act 327, Imd. Eff. May 28, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 259.5 ;-- Am. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996 ;-- 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-II - Chapter II Definitions. (259.2...259.25e) › Section 259.6 - Definitions; L to O.

259.6 Definitions; L to O.
Sec. 6.
As used in this act:
(a) "Landing area" means an area of an airport, landing field, or other aeronautical facility used or intended for use in landing, taking off, or taxiing of aircraft, excluding area and facilities for shelter, servicing, or repair of aircraft or for receiving or discharging passengers or cargo.
(b) "Landing field" means any location, either on land or water, that is used for the landing or take-off of aircraft.
(c) "Manufacturer" means a person engaged in the business of manufacturing aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers, component parts, appliances, or accessories.
(d) "Nonresident" means a person who is not a resident of this state.
(e) "Operation of aircraft" or "operate aircraft" means the use of aircraft for the purpose of air navigation, including the navigation or piloting of aircraft. Any person who causes or authorizes the operation of aircraft, whether with or without the right of legal control in the capacity of owner, lessee, or otherwise, of the aircraft, is engaging in the operation of aircraft.
History:
1945, Act 327, Imd. Eff. May 28, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 259.6 ;-- Am. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996 ;-- 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-II - Chapter II Definitions. (259.2...259.25e) › Section 259.7 - Definitions; P to R.

259.7 Definitions; P to R.
Sec. 7.
As used in this act:
(a) "Person" means an individual, partnership, corporation, association, governmental entity, or other legal entity.
(b) "Political subdivision" means a county, city, village, or township of this state, and any other political subdivision, public corporation, authority, or district in this state that is or may be authorized by law to acquire, establish, construct, maintain, improve, and operate airports, landing fields, and other aeronautical facilities.
(c) "Private landing area" means any location, either on land or water, that is used for the takeoff or landing of aircraft and the use of which is restricted to the owner or persons authorized by the owner. Notwithstanding any existing limitation or regulation to the contrary, the owner and any person authorized by the owner has the right to use the private landing area. Commercial operations shall not be conducted on a private landing area.
(d) "Public use facility" means an airport, landing field, or other aeronautical facility that is available for use by the general public without prior approval of the owner or operator.
(e) "Qualified airport" means that term as defined in section 109.
(f) "Rule" means a rule promulgated pursuant to the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328.
History:
1945, Act 327, Imd. Eff. May 28, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 259.7 ;-- Am. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996 ;-- Am. 2002, Act 35, Eff. May 15, 2002 ;-- Am. 2015, Act 261, Eff. Mar. 22, 2016
Former Law:
See section 1 of Act 177 of 1929, being CL 1929, § 4801; Act 53 of 1931; and Act 264 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-II - Chapter II Definitions. (259.2...259.25e) › Section 259.8 - Definitions; S.

259.8 Definitions; S.
Sec. 8.
As used in this act:
(a) "Seaplane" means an aircraft that is capable of landing and taking off on the water.
(b) "Seaplane base" means an area of water used or intended to be used for the landing and takeoff of aircraft, together with appurtenant shoreside buildings and facilities.
(c) "State approach surface" means an imaginary plane longitudinally centered on the extended runway centerline and extending outward and upward from each end of the state primary surface.
(d) "State primary surface" means a surface longitudinally centered on a runway. For a paved runway, the state primary surface extends 200 feet beyond each end of that runway for an unpaved runway or a planned paved runway, the state primary surface ends at each end of that runway. The elevation of any point on the state primary surface is the same as the elevation of the nearest point on the runway centerline. The width of a state primary surface is as follows:
(i) One hundred feet for basic utility airports.
(ii) Two hundred and fifty feet for general utility airports.
History:
1945, Act 327, Imd. Eff. May 28, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 259.8 ;-- Am. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996 ;-- 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-II - Chapter II Definitions. (259.2...259.25e) › Section 259.9 - Definitions; T to V.

259.9 Definitions; T to V.
Sec. 9.
As used in this act:
(a) "Taxi" means the moving of an aircraft under its own power either on the ground or on the surface of the water, prior to the beginning of the take-off run and after the end of the landing run.
(b) "Temporary commercial operations" means any commercial operation conducted for a period not to exceed 120 days per calendar year.
(c) "Ultralight" means an aircraft meeting requirements of 14 C.F.R. part 103.
(d) "Vehicle" means any device in, upon, or by which a person or property is or may be transported, except an aircraft.
History:
1945, Act 327, Imd. Eff. May 28, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 259.9 ;-- 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
Former Law:
See section 1 of Act 177 of 1929, being CL 1929, § 4801; Act 53 of 1931; and Act 264 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-II - Chapter II Definitions. (259.2...259.25e) › Section 259.10a, 259.11 - Repealed. 2002, Act 35, Eff. May 15, 2002.

259.10a, 259.11 Repealed. 2002, Act 35, Eff. May 15, 2002.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed sections pertained to “airport manager,”“airspace approval,” and “airspace, navigable” defined.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 259 - Aviation › Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208) › 327-1945-II - Chapter II Definitions. (259.2...259.25e) › Section 259.12-259.14 - Repealed. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996.

259.12-259.14 Repealed. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed sections pertained to “airspace reservations,”“aviation instructor,” and “aviation school” defined.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 259 - Aviation › Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208) › 327-1945-II - Chapter II Definitions. (259.2...259.25e) › Section 259.15, 259.15a - Repealed. 2002, Act 35, Eff. May 15, 2002.

259.15, 259.15a Repealed. 2002, Act 35, Eff. May 15, 2002.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed sections pertained to definitions of certain terms.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 259 - Aviation › Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208) › 327-1945-II - Chapter II Definitions. (259.2...259.25e) › Section 259.15b - Repealed. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996.

259.15b Repealed. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to “decal plate” defined.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 259 - Aviation › Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208) › 327-1945-II - Chapter II Definitions. (259.2...259.25e) › Section 259.16-259.22 - Repealed. 2002, Act 35, Eff. May 15, 2002.

259.16-259.22 Repealed. 2002, Act 35, Eff. May 15, 2002.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed sections pertained to definitions of certain terms.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 259 - Aviation › Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208) › 327-1945-II - Chapter II Definitions. (259.2...259.25e) › Section 259.22a - Repealed. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996.

259.22a Repealed. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to “operation under certificate of public convenience and necessity” defined.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 259 - Aviation › Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208) › 327-1945-II - Chapter II Definitions. (259.2...259.25e) › Section 259.23-259.25e - Repealed. 2002, Act 35, Eff. May 15, 2002.

259.23-259.25e Repealed. 2002, Act 35, Eff. May 15, 2002.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed sections pertained to definitions of certain terms.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 259 - Aviation › Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208) › 327-1945-III - Chapter III Aeronautics Department—creation—membership—funds. (259.26...259.36) › Section 259.26 - Michigan Aeronautics Commission; Creation; Membership; Appointment; Terms.

259.26 Michigan aeronautics commission; creation; membership; appointment; terms.
Sec. 26.
(1) There is created and established an aeronautics commission to be known as the Michigan aeronautics commission.
(2) The commission shall consist of the director of the state transportation department, the director of the department of state police, the director of the department of natural resources, the director of the department of military affairs, and 5 other members who shall be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate and who shall continue in office until their successors are appointed.
(3) Members of the commission shall be appointed for terms of 4 years.
History:
1945, Act 327, Imd. Eff. May 28, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 259.26 ;-- Am. 1992, Act 308, Eff. Mar. 31, 1993
Former Law:
See section 1a of Act 177 of 1929; 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-III - Chapter III Aeronautics Department—creation—membership—funds. (259.26...259.36) › Section 259.27 - Director of Aeronautics; Appointment; Qualifications, Duties, Compensation and Expenses.

259.27 Director of aeronautics; appointment; qualifications, duties, compensation and expenses.
Sec. 27.
Director of aeronautics. There is hereby established and created the office of director of aeronautics within the department of aeronautics. The director shall be appointed by the commission, to serve for an indefinite term, during his efficient, honest and businesslike execution of his duties. He shall be appointed with due regard to his fitness and by reason of his aeronautical knowledge and practical experience in the field of aeronautics. He shall devote his entire time to the duties of his office as required and prescribed by this act, and shall not be actively engaged or employed in any other business, vocation, or employment, nor shall he have any pecuniary interest in or any stock in or bonds of any civil aeronautics enterprise. He shall receive such compensation as the commission may determine and shall be reimbursed for all traveling and other expenses incurred by him in the discharge of his official duties.
History:
1945, Act 327, Imd. Eff. May 28, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 259.27
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 259 - Aviation › Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208) › 327-1945-III - Chapter III Aeronautics Department—creation—membership—funds. (259.26...259.36) › Section 259.28 - Commissioners of Aeronautics; Appointment, Qualifications.

259.28 Commissioners of aeronautics; appointment, qualifications.
Sec. 28.
Qualifications of commissioners. Those of the members of the commission who shall be appointed by the governor shall be selected with due regard to their fitness and by reason of their aeronautical knowledge and practical experience in the field of aeronautics.
History:
1945, Act 327, Imd. Eff. May 28, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 259.28
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 259 - Aviation › Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208) › 327-1945-III - Chapter III Aeronautics Department—creation—membership—funds. (259.26...259.36) › Section 259.29 - Commissioners of Aeronautics; Salary and Expenses.

259.29 Commissioners of aeronautics; salary and expenses.
Sec. 29.
Salary of commissioners. No member of the commission shall receive any salary for his services as a commissioner and each may be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred by him in performance of his duties as a commissioner.
History:
1945, Act 327, Imd. Eff. May 28, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 259.29
Former Law:
See section 1a of Act 177 of 1929; 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-III - Chapter III Aeronautics Department—creation—membership—funds. (259.26...259.36) › Section 259.30 - Commissioners of Aeronautics; Removal.

259.30 Commissioners of aeronautics; removal.
Sec. 30.
Removal of commissioners. The members of the commission may be removed by the governor for inefficiency, neglect of duty, misuse of office, or malfeasance in office, in the manner provided by law for the removal of other public officers for like causes.
History:
1945, Act 327, Imd. Eff. May 28, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 259.30
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 259 - Aviation › Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208) › 327-1945-III - Chapter III Aeronautics Department—creation—membership—funds. (259.26...259.36) › Section 259.31 - Aeronautics Commission; Organization, Meetings and Reports.

259.31 Aeronautics commission; organization, meetings and reports.
Sec. 31.
Organization of commission, meetings, reports. The commission shall, immediately upon its appointment, organize, adopt a seal for the department of aeronautics, and make, amend, and revise such rules and regulations for its administration not inconsistent herewith as it may deem expedient. At such organization meeting the commission shall elect from among its members a chairman and a vice-chairman to serve for 1 year and annually thereafter shall elect such officers; each to serve until his successor is appointed and qualified. No action shall be taken by the commission by less than a majority of its members.
History:
1945, Act 327, Imd. Eff. May 28, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 259.31
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-III - Chapter III Aeronautics Department—creation—membership—funds. (259.26...259.36) › Section 259.32 - Repealed. 2018, Act 297, Imd. Eff. June 29, 2018.

259.32 Repealed. 2018, Act 297, Imd. Eff. June 29, 2018.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to aeronautics commission biennial report to governor.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 259 - Aviation › Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208) › 327-1945-III - Chapter III Aeronautics Department—creation—membership—funds. (259.26...259.36) › Section 259.33 - Aeronautics Commission; Assistants and Expenses.

259.33 Aeronautics commission; assistants and expenses.
Sec. 33.
Office and expense—employees of department of aeronautics. The commission is hereby authorized to employ such assistants, clerks, stenographers, and other help, and to make such expenditures as it may deem necessary for the carrying out of the provisions of this act.
History:
1945, Act 327, Imd. Eff. May 28, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 259.33
Former Law:
See section 6 of Act 177 of 1929, being CL 1929, § 4806.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 259 - Aviation › Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208) › 327-1945-III - Chapter III Aeronautics Department—creation—membership—funds. (259.26...259.36) › Section 259.34 - State Aeronautics Fund; Qualified Airport Fund.

259.34 State aeronautics fund; qualified airport fund.
Sec. 34.
(1) The state aeronautics fund is created. All money received from aviation fuel taxes imposed under section 203(1), the portion of sales and use taxes to be deposited into the state aeronautics fund under section 25 of the general sales tax act, 1933 PA 167, MCL 205.75, and section 21 of the use tax act, 1937 PA 94, MCL 205.111, any money required to be deposited into the state aeronautics fund under section 35(3), and all money received from licensing of schools of aviation, airports, landing fields, airport managers, registration of aircraft and airmen, and from the operation of state operated airports, landing fields, and other aeronautical facilities, must be paid into the state treasury and credited to the state aeronautics fund.
(2) The qualified airport fund is created. All money to be deposited into the qualified airport fund under section 25 of the general sales tax act, 1933 PA 167, MCL 205.75, and section 21 of the use tax act, 1937 PA 94, MCL 205.111, must be paid into the state treasury and credited to the qualified airport fund.
History:
1945, Act 327, Imd. Eff. May 28, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 259.334 ;-- Am. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996 ;-- Am. 2015, Act 259, Eff. Mar. 22, 2016
Former Law:
See section 3 of Act 160 of 1931; Act 193 of 1935.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 259 - Aviation › Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208) › 327-1945-III - Chapter III Aeronautics Department—creation—membership—funds. (259.26...259.36) › Section 259.36 - Transfer of Properties From Board of Aeronautics to Department of Aeronautics.

259.36 Transfer of properties from board of aeronautics to department of aeronautics.
Sec. 36.
Transfer from Michigan board of aeronautics to department of aeronautics. All matters which have heretofore come under the jurisdiction of, handled and executed by the board of aeronautics, as well as all physical properties in possession or control of the board of aeronautics, are hereby transferred to the Michigan department of aeronautics.
History:
1945, Act 327, Imd. Eff. May 28, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 259.36
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 259.52 - Director of Aeronautics; Powers and Duties.

259.52 Director of aeronautics; powers and duties.
Sec. 52.
Powers and duties of director of aeronautics. The director of aeronautics shall be the executive officer of the commission and department of aeronautics and under the commission's supervision shall administer the provisions of this and all other acts relating to aeronautics within this state.
History:
1945, Act 327, Imd. Eff. May 28, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 259.52
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 259.53 - Director of Aeronautics; Powers Delegated.

259.53 Director of aeronautics; powers delegated.
Sec. 53.
Delegation of powers to director of aeronautics. The commission may delegate to the director of aeronautics any of the powers or duties vested in or imposed upon it by this act. Such delegated powers and duties may be exercised by such director in the name of the commission.
History:
1945, Act 327, Imd. Eff. May 28, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 259.53
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 259.54 - 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.

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.
Sec. 54.
(1) The commission may cooperate with the government of the United States and any agency or department thereof, in the acquisition, construction, improvement, maintenance, and operation of airports, landing fields, and other aeronautical facilities in this state where federal financial aid is received. The commission shall comply with the laws of the United States and any regulations made under those laws for the expenditure of federal money upon airports, landing fields, and other aeronautical facilities for which federal financial aid is received.
(2) The commission may accept, receive, receipt for, and disburse, federal or other money for and in behalf of this state or a political subdivision of this state, for the acquisition, construction, improvement, maintenance, and operation of airports, landing fields, and other aeronautical facilities in this state. In each case, the commission shall act as agent of the political subdivision of this state in accepting, receiving, receipting for, and disbursing such money in behalf of the political subdivision. The governing body of a political subdivision in this state may designate the commission as its agent for these purposes, as provided in section 135.
(3) Money accepted for disbursement by the commission pursuant to subsection (2) shall be deposited in the state treasury and disbursed in accordance with the provisions of the respective grants and the fiscal procedures of the state treasurer.
(4) The commission may assist political subdivisions of this state in the preparation of airport projects under federal statutes that provide federal funding of the airport and airway system, by the furnishing of engineering or other technical services. The cost for such assistance shall be chargeable to the airport project and reimbursable to the commission in accordance with the federal statute providing federal funding as allowable project costs, and deposited to the planning and engineering fund for use on future projects.
History:
1945, Act 327, Imd. Eff. May 28, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 259.54 ;-- Am. 1948, 1st Ex. Sess., Act 32, Imd. Eff. May 10, 1948 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 466, Imd. Eff. Dec. 30, 1982