HB 715·LA·house
AIRCRAFT/AVIATION: Requires aerial applicators to carry radios and transponders while using a publicly owned airport or landing field
Signed into LawFiled Feb 27, 2026
Sponsor: Daryl Deshotel (R)
Latest Action
Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 825.
Jun 8, 2026
Summary
The law requires any aerial applicator operating at a publicly owned airport or landing field to have a working radio and a transponder on board. This measure is intended to improve communication and tracking of these aircraft for safety reasons. It applies to all aerial applicators who use such public aviation facilities in Louisiana.
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