Purpose of the Bill

The bill intends to regulate the use of aviation surveillance technology specifically concerning the collection of fees from aircraft operations.

Main Provisions

• Definition of ADS-B: The bill introduces a definition for "Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B)," which is a surveillance technology used in aviation to connect aircraft with air traffic control and other aircraft using onboard positioning systems and avionics.
• Fee Restriction: The bill prohibits the state of Minnesota, any political subdivisions, and private entities from utilizing ADS-B information to calculate, generate, or collect any fees from aircraft owners or operators within the state's airspace.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• An added subdivision in Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 360.55 ensures that information collected through ADS-B technology cannot be used for fee collection purposes, marking a change in how aircraft surveillance data may be legally used.

Relevant Terms

automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast, ADS-B, aircraft surveillance technology, airspace, fee collection, avionics, political subdivision.