Bill > SB0172

This bill makes several changes to Utah law regarding airports and aircraft, primarily by updating definitions and registration requirements. It clarifies the definition of an "airport" to include vertiports (landing areas for electric, hydrogen, and hybrid vertical aircraft) and specifies that airports open to the public must be licensed by the department. The bill also adjusts the timeframe for registering civil aircraft based in the state from 181 days to 90 days, and introduces new registration requirements for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft used for commercial operations. Additionally, it modifies rules for handling lost or mislaid property at airports, establishing procedures for airport operators to attempt to locate owners, publish notices, and ultimately dispose of unclaimed property, including money, through sale, donation, or destruction, with specific rules for how money can be claimed. The bill also clarifies when law enforcement can use data from unmanned aircraft systems and amends provisions related to airport hazard zoning and cooperation between the state and local entities in airport development.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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