UT SB0172

Non-federally funded airports open for public use must obtain a license from the Utah Department of Transportation before operating, with the department authorized to close non-compliant airports after a 10-day response period.

Aircraft registration requirements changed from 181 days to 90 days within a 12-month period for triggering state registration, with aircraft owned by Part 135 operators headquartered in Utah subject to registration regardless of how long based in state.

Airports required to maintain law enforcement under federal security rules (49 C.F.R. Part 1542) may handle lost property through airport operations rather than local law enforcement, with specific procedures for owner notification, public notice, and disposal after 30+ days.

Law enforcement drone use restrictions amended to prohibit obtaining data in a manner that violates reasonable expectation of privacy, replacing the previous exception for "purposes unrelated to criminal investigation."

Effective date: May 6, 2026.