This bill amends and reenacts certain provisions of Louisiana's law regarding the use of automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) systems at airports. It authorizes airport authorities to adopt regulations, set charges and fees, enforce payment, and impose penalties, while explicitly prohibiting discrimination against legitimate aviation interests. Additionally, the bill introduces a new subsection that prohibits any person or entity from using data collected by ADS-B systems to calculate or collect fees from aircraft owners or operators within the state.

The bill also provides definitions for key terms, such as "aircraft" and "automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast," and establishes penalties for violations of the new regulations, with fines of up to five hundred dollars for each occurrence. Furthermore, it clarifies that the new provisions will not affect existing laws related to airport operations. Overall, the legislation aims to regulate the use of ADS-B data in a manner that protects aircraft operators from unfair fee assessments while allowing airport authorities to manage their facilities effectively.

Statutes affected:
HB730 Original: 2:1(A)(2)
HB730 Engrossed: 2:1(A)(2)
HB730 Reengrossed: 2:1(A)(2)
HB730 Enrolled: 2:1(A)(2)
HB730 Act 828: 2:1(A)(2)