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MI SB0917

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/26/2016

Primary Sponsor

Peter MacGregor

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Origin

Senate

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends the Aeronautics Code of Michigan (1945 PA 327) to add definitions for unmanned aircraft systems, unmanned aircraft, and related terminology.

  • Defines "unmanned aerial system" as an unmanned aircraft and all associated support equipment, control stations, data links, telemetry, communications, and navigation equipment necessary for operation.

  • Defines "unmanned aircraft" as the flying portion of an unmanned aerial system that operates via ground control or autonomously through on-board computer systems.

  • Authorizes persons and entities licensed or authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration to operate unmanned aerial systems for commercial purposes in Michigan if operated consistent with their FAA authorization.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Legislative Description

Aeronautics; other; operation of unmanned aerial vehicle by person or entity authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration; allow. Amends sec. 9 pf 1945 PA 327 (MCL 259.9) & adds sec. 96.

Aeronautics: other

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Transportation

4/26/2016

Committee Referrals

Transportation4/26/2016

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