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MI SB0432

Bill

Status

Introduced

7/1/2015

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Casperson

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Origin

Senate

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits any individual from operating a drone within 1,000 feet of the Mackinac Bridge.

  • Exempts employees and agents of the Mackinac Bridge Authority acting within the scope of their employment when flying drones for engineering inspections, security, or marketing purposes.

  • Establishes violations as a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 93 days, a fine of not more than $500, or both.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment, contingent upon Senate Bill No. 433 also being enacted into law.

Legislative Description

Aeronautics; other; unmanned aerial vehicles; prohibit operation near the Mackinac Bridge. Amends 1945 PA 327 (MCL 259.1 - 259.208) by adding sec. 96. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0433'15

Aeronautics: other

Last Action

Referred To Committee Of The Whole With Substitute S-1

5/31/2016

Committee Referrals

Transportation7/1/2015

Full Bill Text

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