Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, “abandoned aircraft” means an aircraft:

(1) that is located or stored on the premises of:

Terms Used In Indiana Code 32-33-10.5-1

  • aircraft: means any contrivance used or designed for navigation of or flight in the air. See Indiana Code 32-33-10.5-2
  • fixed-base operator: means a person that provides on the premises of a public-use airport aeronautical services, including any of the following:

    Indiana Code 32-33-10.5-4

  • person: includes a natural person, a firm, a partnership, an association, a corporation, a limited liability company, and a political subdivision. See Indiana Code 32-33-10.5-5
(A) a public-use airport; or

(B) a fixed-base operator;

in a wrecked, inoperative, or partially dismantled condition for a period of at least sixty (60) days; and

(2) for which the owner or operator of the aircraft has not made, during the sixty (60) day period described in subdivision (1), any tie-down, hangaring, or rent payments for the use of the premises.

The term does not include an aircraft that is being repaired by a person providing services under IC 32-33-10-5.

As added by P.L.172-2019, SEC.2.

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