Michigan § 259.79 - Carrying or display of registration certificate or assigned number; exception.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 259.79 — Carrying or display of registration certificate or assigned number; exception., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 259.79. Carrying or display of registration certificate or assigned number; exception.
The state registration certificate issued by the commission shall be carried in the aircraft at all times. Each aircraft shall display the number assigned to it by the United States or a foreign country.
A person shall not carry or display upon an aircraft a registration certificate not issued for the aircraft or not otherwise lawfully used on the aircraft.
Historic or restored aircraft or an authentic replica of a historic aircraft are not required to display any external state-required registration markings.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 259.79
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 259.79 cover?
Section 259.79 ("Carrying or display of registration certificate or assigned number; exception.") 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.
How do I cite Michigan § 259.79?
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Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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