Us Code § 47506 - Limitations on recovering damages for noise
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§ 47506. Limitations on recovering damages for noise
(a)
(1) after acquiring the interest, there was a significant—
(A) change in the type or frequency of aircraft operations at the airport;
(B) change in the airport layout;
(C) change in flight patterns; or
(D) increase in nighttime operations; and
(2) the damages resulted from the change or increase.
(b)
(1) before the person acquired the interest, notice of the existence of the map was published at least 3 times in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the property is located; or
(2) the person is given a copy of the map when acquiring the interest.
(Pub. L. 103–272, §1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1286.)
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 47506 | 49 App.:2107. | Feb. 18, 1980, Pub. L. 96–193, §107, 94 Stat. 53. |
In subsection (a)(2), the words "for which recovery is sought have" are omitted as surplus.
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