The bill amends the Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan, specifically section 77, to update the procedures and requirements for aircraft registration. It mandates that the commission must send a renewal registration application to aircraft owners on or after November 1 of the year preceding the registration year. The bill specifies that the registration application must be executed and returned with the appropriate fee before the prior registration expires. Additionally, it requires owners who do not receive a registration application by December 1 to inform the commission.

The bill also clarifies the registration fee structure, stating that it is payable annually by December 31 and is in lieu of all property taxes on the aircraft. It introduces a penalty system for late registration, with a $50 penalty for delays of up to one month and an additional $5 for each subsequent month. Furthermore, it allows for the waiver of penalties if the failure to register is due to reasonable cause, as determined by the director of the state transportation department or their designee. The bill also establishes that if registration fees are paid by mail, the postmark date will be considered the date of payment.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 259.77
As Passed by the Senate: 259.77