Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, “abandoned aircraft” means an aircraft: (1) that is located or stored on the premises of: (A) a public-use airport; or (B) a fixed-base operator; in a wrecked, inoperative, or partially dismantled condition for a period of at least sixty (60) days; and (2) for which the owner or […]
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “aircraft” means any contrivance used or designed for navigation of or flight in the air. The term does not include unmanned aircraft or ultralight aircraft. As added by P.L.172-2019, SEC.2.
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, “derelict aircraft” means any aircraft: (1) that is located or stored on the premises of: (A) a public-use airport; or (B) a fixed-base operator; for a period of at least one hundred fifty (150) days; and (2) that, throughout the period described in subdivision (1): (A) is not […]
Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, “fixed-base operator” means a person that provides on the premises of a public-use airport aeronautical services, including any of the following: (1) Aircraft fueling. (2) Hangaring. (3) Tie-down and parking. (4) Aircraft rental. (5) Aircraft maintenance. (6) Flight instruction. (7) Other aeronautical services or accommodations. As added by […]
Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, “person” includes a natural person, a firm, a partnership, an association, a corporation, a limited liability company, and a political subdivision. As added by P.L.172-2019, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.211-2019, SEC.42.
Sec. 6. (a) If: (1) the airport manager of a public-use airport; or (2) the general manager of a fixed-base operator; determines that an abandoned aircraft or a derelict aircraft is located on the premises of the public-use airport or of the fixed-base operator, as applicable, the airport manager (or the airport manager’s designee) or […]
Sec. 7. (a) A complaint for a declaratory judgment: (1) finding that an aircraft is abandoned or derelict; and (2) authorizing: (A) the disposal of the aircraft by means of a public auction and removal of the aircraft from the premises of a public-use airport or of a fixed-base operator; (B) the recovery of any […]
Sec. 8. (a) This section applies if a complaint is filed under section 7 of this chapter and the plaintiff recovers: (1) a judgment in any sum; or (2) a judgment: (A) declaring that an aircraft is abandoned or derelict; and (B) authorizing the disposal of the aircraft by means of a public auction and […]
