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MI SB0917
Bill
Status
4/26/2016
Primary Sponsor
Peter MacGregor
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AI Summary
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Amends the Aeronautics Code of Michigan (1945 PA 327) to add definitions for unmanned aircraft systems, unmanned aircraft, and related terminology.
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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.
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Defines "unmanned aircraft" as the flying portion of an unmanned aerial system that operates via ground control or autonomously through on-board computer systems.
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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.
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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