Reduces helicopter operations at certain aviation facilities licensed by State.
Introduced First Reading Senate Referred to STR
Summary
The bill directs the state transportation commissioner to adopt regulations that lower helicopter departures from state‑licensed airports, heliports and helistops by at least 47% to reduce noise. Flights by federal, military, state, news, hospital and emergency medical helicopters are exempt, and the bill also bans sightseeing helicopters from operating during designated night hours. It takes effect immediately.
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