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MI SB0918
Bill
Status
9/27/2018
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Casperson
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AI Summary
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Creates the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Joint Program Office within the state transportation department to coordinate and advise on unmanned aircraft system regulations and use.
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Office shall provide advice to state departments and agencies about unmanned aircraft systems and related technology, and advise the public on federal and state regulations, safe operating principles, and restrictions on unmanned aircraft use.
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Office shall provide education and information about unmanned aircraft systems to state agencies, political subdivisions, and the general public, and receive comments from interested persons.
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Designates the departments of state police, natural resources, corrections, agriculture and rural development, and licensing and regulatory affairs to provide primary support to the office in addition to the transportation department.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment.
Legislative Description
Aeronautics; unmanned aerial systems; unmanned aerial systems joint program office (UASJPO); create. Amends sec. 3 of 2016 PA 436 (MCL 259.303) & adds sec. 30.
State agencies (existing): transportation
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Communications And Technology
9/27/2018