Michigan § 259.89a - Ultralight or balloon use; landing areas.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 259.89a — Ultralight or balloon use; landing areas., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 259.89a. Ultralight or balloon use; landing areas.
Sections 86 and 87a do not apply to landing areas designated and operated for the exclusive use of either ultralights or balloons. A landing area for ultralight or balloon use shall not be established, without commission approval, within 5 nautical miles of a public use facility certified by the commission. For the purposes of this section, "established" means any facility that is used or intended to be used for the operation of balloons or ultralights more than 10 times in any 12-month period.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 259.89a
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 259.89a cover?
Section 259.89a ("Ultralight or balloon use; landing areas.") 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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