2018 Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 259 - Aviation
Act 436 of 2016 UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS ACT (259.301 - 259.331)
Section 259.305 Political subdivision; limitations; powers; federal preemption; conflict with other sections of law.
Sec. 5.
(1) Except as expressly authorized by statute, a political subdivision shall not enact or enforce an ordinance or resolution that regulates the ownership or operation of unmanned aircraft or otherwise engage in the regulation of the ownership or operation of unmanned aircraft.
(2) This act does not prohibit a political subdivision from promulgating rules, regulations, and ordinances for the use of unmanned aircraft systems by the political subdivision within the boundaries of the political subdivision.
(3) This act does not affect federal preemption of state law.
(4) If this act conflicts with section 40111c or 40112 of the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.40111c and 324.40112, those sections control.
History: 2016, Act 436, Eff. Apr. 4, 2017
