MI HB6361

Transfers appointment authority for the director of aeronautics from the Michigan Aeronautics Commission to the state transportation department, with the department supervising the director's duties and compensation.

Redefines "commercial activity or operation" to clarify it includes skydiving services but excludes agricultural applications, balloon use, and emergency medical flights from private property including hospital heliports or helistops.

Adds new section 80i prohibiting skydiving operations within 1,000 feet of residential property and creates a civil cause of action for property owners to recover actual damages, equitable relief, and attorney fees.

Expands flying club regulations to require annual notices to members about their share of the club and aircraft, prohibit rental or charter use of aircraft, and establish civil infractions with fines up to $100 for violations.

Makes various technical revisions including changing references from "bureau of aeronautics" to "office of aeronautics," updating federal agency names, and changing "shall" to "is" or "must" throughout the statute for clarity.