House Bill No. [insert bill number] amends existing law regarding the use of automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) systems in Louisiana. The bill authorizes airport authorities to adopt regulations, set charges and fees, enforce payment, and impose penalties for violations, while ensuring that these powers are not used to discriminate against legitimate aviation interests. Additionally, the bill prohibits any person or entity from using data collected by ADS-B systems to calculate, generate, or collect fees or taxes from aircraft owners or operators within the state.

The bill also defines ADS-B as an advanced aviation surveillance technology that integrates an aircraft's position with ground infrastructure to enhance the surveillance interface between aircraft and air traffic control. It specifies that violations of this provision may result in fines of up to $500 for each occurrence. The bill retains existing exemptions related to the England Economic and Industrial Development District, ensuring that the new regulations do not conflict with those provisions.

Statutes affected:
HB730 Original: 2:1(A)(2)