Bill > SB0238

This bill amends Utah's laws regarding abandoned aircraft at airports by expanding and clarifying the definition of an "abandoned aircraft". The updated definition now includes three specific scenarios: aircraft that have been idle for 45 consecutive days and are in a non-operational condition, aircraft not subject to a lease agreement that have remained on airport property for 180 days without being operated and have unpaid charges, and aircraft subject to a terminated lease agreement that remain on airport property for 120 days after lease termination notification. The bill also establishes detailed notification requirements for airport operators, mandating that they must send registered mail to the last known owner's address or publish a class A notice if the owner's address is unknown. The notice must include specific details about the aircraft, such as its identification number, make, model, location, and any accrued airport charges. If the owner does not remove the aircraft within 30 days of notification, the airport operator can take possession of the aircraft and dispose of it through surplus property services or other established methods. The bill provides legal immunity to airport operators who follow these prescribed procedures and is set to take effect on May 7, 2025.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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