Michigan § 259.83 - Operation of civil aircraft; federal airman certification requirements; compliance required.
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§ 259.83. Operation of civil aircraft; federal airman certification requirements; compliance required.
A person shall not operate a civil aircraft over or upon the lands and waters of this state unless he or she is complying with the federal airman certification requirements under the code of federal regulations.
A person who violates subsection (1) is guilty of a crime as follows:
For a first violation, the person is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 93 days or a fine of not more than $500.00, or both.
For a second violation within 5 years of the first violation, the person is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 2 years or a fine of not more than $1,000.00, or both.
For a third or subsequent violation within 5 years of the second or subsequent violation, the person is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 4 years or a fine of not more than $5,000.00, or both.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 259.83
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 259.83 cover?
Section 259.83 ("Operation of civil aircraft; federal airman certification requirements; compliance required.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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