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This bill addresses the use of Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) information in Montana, specifically preventing government divisions, private companies, and corporations from using ADS-B data to calculate or collect fees from aircraft owners or operators. The bill applies to aircraft weighing 9,000 pounds or less operating under federal regulations and provides a detailed definition of ADS-B technology, which is an advanced aviation surveillance system that uses GPS and other avionics to transmit an aircraft's location, altitude, ground speed, and other data to ground stations and other aircraft. ADS-B consists of two services: ADS-B In (receiving information) and ADS-B Out (transmitting information), and the legislation aims to protect aircraft owners from potential fee generation based on this surveillance technology. The bill is intended to be codified as part of Title 67, Chapter 1, Part 1 of Montana state law, ensuring that existing provisions in that section will apply to this new section of legislation.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC4174