HB 1207 -- Missouri Airport Protection Act

Co-Sponsors:  Merideth, Moore, Ostmann, Berkstresser,
Bartelsmeyer, Liese, Gaskill

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
application for temporary structures 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 expending funds which are
dedicated to highway use to enforce this law.

Missouri House of Representatives
Last Updated October 11, 2002 at 9:00 am