MI SB0715

Political subdivisions are prohibited from enacting or enforcing ordinances that regulate the ownership or operation of unmanned aircraft, except as expressly authorized by statute.

Political subdivisions that prohibit non-emergency motor vehicles may not prohibit unmanned aircraft operations for commercial purposes if the operator holds a Federal Aviation Administration Section 333 exemption or remote pilot certification under 14 CFR part 107.

Political subdivisions may establish rules and regulations for their own use of unmanned aircraft systems within their boundaries.

The act does not affect federal preemption of state law, and sections 40111c and 40112 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act control if there is a conflict.

"Commercial purpose" is defined as news gathering by an FCC-licensed person, maintenance by a public utility, or maintenance of critical infrastructure.