AERONAUTICS CODE VIOLATIONS - S.B. 1393: COMMITTEE SUMMARY

Senate Bill 1399 (as introduced 8-13-02)

Sponsor: Senator Walter H. North

Committee: Transportation and Tourism


Date Completed: 9-13-02


CONTENT


The bill would amend the Aeronautics Code to change references from "violation" to "conviction" in provisions that specify penalties for repeated failure to comply with Federal aviation certification regulations.


Currently, the Code lists the penalties for first, second, and subsequent violations of Section 83 of the Code, which prohibits a person from operating a civil aircraft over or upon the lands and waters of the State unless he or she is complying with the Federal Airman Certification requirements under the Code of Federal Regulations. In addition, the Aeronautics Code details the penalties for violating Section 83b, which prohibits a person from conducting flight operations requiring a Federal aviation regulation air carrier or commercial operator's certification without first having been issued a valid Federal aviation regulation air carrier or operating certificate or valid commercial operator's certificate. Under the bill, second or subsequent violations following a prior conviction under Section 83 and 83b would result in certain penalties, which the bill would not alter.


MCL 259.83 & 259.83b - Legislative Analyst: Claire Layman


FISCAL IMPACT


The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.


- Fiscal Analyst: Bethany WicksallS0102\s1393sa

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.