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CA AB1660

Bill

Status

Passed

7/9/2010

Primary Sponsor

Mary Salas

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Origin

State Assembly

2009-2010 Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts emergency aircraft flights for medical purposes from local ordinances that restrict flight hours, noise levels, or aircraft types.
  • Expands exemption to include aircraft and equipment used during medical emergencies and first responders returning to their base of operation.
  • Requires written information about emergencies be submitted to airport proprietors within 72 hours, including patient details and physician certification, unless flight involves law enforcement, firefighting, or military personnel.
  • Allows airports to charge patients or organizations for additional expenses incurred accommodating emergency medical flights.
  • Encourages use of open airports over closed or restricted airports when multiple airports exist in the same area, and encourages leasing of noise-compliant aircraft for emergency medical flights.

Legislative Description

Airports: emergency aircraft flights for medical

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 54, Statutes of 2010.

7/9/2010

Committee Referrals

Rules4/5/2010
Transportation1/27/2010

Full Bill Text

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