HB 436 -- MISSOURI AIRPORT PROTECTION ACT (Merideth)

This bill requires the Highways and Transportation Commission to
establish an airspace review and permit process to regulate
structures that may be erected within navigable airspace and to
ensure that they do not interfere with air navigation.

The commission must investigate all permit applications, taking
into consideration the safety and welfare of persons and
property in the air and on the ground.  The commission may
approve an application for a temporary structure if it is
evident that the proposed temporary structure will not adversely
affect safety or air navigation.  Permits may be withheld upon
Federal Aviation Administration investigation of any type.

The bill also contains language concerning location
requirements, when a permit is required, time required for
making application for a permit, permit exceptions,
identification requirements to be noted on permits, notification
of denial of a permit, the appeal process upon permit denial,
and rule-making authority.  The commission is prohibited from
using funds dedicated to highways for enforcement of this law.

FISCAL NOTE:  Estimated Net Cost to General Revenue Fund of
$66,563 in FY 2002, $72,024 in FY 2003, and $73,828 in FY 2004.

Missouri House of Representatives
Last Updated November 26, 2001 at 11:44 am