Section 259.303 – Definitions.
259.303 Definitions. Sec. 3. As used in this act: (a) “Commission” means the Michigan aeronautics commission created by section 26 of the aeronautics code of the state of Michigan, 1945 PA 327, MCL 259.26. (b) “Department” means, unless expressly provided otherwise, the state transportation department. (c) “Person” means an individual, partnership, corporation, association, governmental entity, […]
Section 259.434 – Airport Hazard Area; Definition.
259.434 Airport hazard area; definition. Sec. 4. The term “airport hazard area”, when used in this act means any area of land or water, or both, upon which an airport hazard might be established if not prevented as provided in this act, including any such area which has been declared to be an “airport hazard […]
Section 259.305 – Political Subdivision; Ordinance, Regulation, or Resolution Limitations; Powers; Federal Preemption; Conflict With Other Sections of Law; Petition for Fixed Site Facility Designation; Applicability.
259.305 Political subdivision; ordinance, regulation, or resolution limitations; powers; federal preemption; conflict with other sections of law; petition for fixed site facility designation; applicability. Sec. 5. (1) Except as expressly authorized by statute, a political subdivision shall not enact or enforce an ordinance or resolution that regulates the ownership or operation of unmanned aircraft or […]
Section 259.435 – Commission; Definition.
259.435 Commission; definition. Sec. 5. The term “commission”, when used in this act means the Michigan aeronautics commission, or any successor thereto established by law. History: 1950, Ex. Sess., Act 23, Imd. Eff. June 7, 1950
Section 259.307 – Prohibited Use of an Unmanned Aircraft System; Exceptions; Permit, License, Order, or Other Decree; Notice of State-Owned or Operated; Consent; Information Exempt From Freedom of Information Act; Applicability.
259.307 Prohibited use of an unmanned aircraft system; exceptions; permit, license, order, or other decree; notice of state-owned or operated; consent; information exempt from freedom of information act; applicability. Sec. 7. (1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (6), a department, agency, board, or commission of this state or a person under a contract with […]
Section 259.436 – Political Subdivision; Definition.
259.436 Political subdivision; definition. Sec. 6. The term “political subdivision”, when used in this act means any county, city, village or township of this state, and any other political subdivision, public corporation, authority, or district in this state which is or may hereafter be authorized by law to construct, enlarge, improve, maintain, equip, operate and […]
Section 259.311 – Operation of Unmanned Aircraft System; Person Authorized by Federal Aviation Administration.
259.311 Operation of unmanned aircraft system; person authorized by Federal Aviation Administration. Sec. 11. A person that is authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration to operate unmanned aircraft systems for commercial purposes may operate an unmanned aircraft system in this state if the unmanned aircraft system is operated in a manner consistent with federal law. […]
Section 259.437 – Person; Definition.
259.437 Person; definition. Sec. 7. The term “person”, when used in this act means any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, company, association, joint stock association, municipal corporation or other body politic; and includes any trustee, receiver, assignee, or other similar representative thereof. History: 1950, Ex. Sess., Act 23, Imd. Eff. June 7, 1950
Section 259.313 – Operation of Unmanned Aircraft System; Manner.
259.313 Operation of unmanned aircraft system; manner. Sec. 13. A person may operate an unmanned aircraft system in this state for recreational purposes if the unmanned aircraft system is operated in a manner consistent with federal law for the operation of a model aircraft. History: 2016, Act 436, Eff. Apr. 4, 2017
Section 259.320 – Criminal Liability; Offense Committed With Aid of an Unmanned Aircraft System; Exception.
259.320 Criminal liability; offense committed with aid of an unmanned aircraft system; exception. Sec. 20. (1) A person is guilty of an offense committed with the aid of an unmanned aircraft system if the unmanned aircraft system is under the person’s control and the activity performed with the aid of the unmanned aircraft system would […]