1. (1)(a) A person may not operate a qualifying aircraft in this state unless the qualifying aircraft has a current certificate of registration issued by the department as provided in Section 72-10-109.

   1. (b) A certificate of registration must be renewed annually with the department.
2. (2) To receive an original certificate of registration or renew an existing certificate of registration for a qualifying aircraft, a person shall submit an application to the department as provided in this rule.

3. (3) An application for aircraft registration under this rule shall contain:

   1. (a) a description of the aircraft, including:

      1. (i) manufacturer;
      2. (ii) model;
      3. (iii) current Federal Aviation Administration registration number; and
      4. (iv) maximum gross operating weight;
   2. (b) the legal name and address of each owner of the qualifying aircraft;
   3. (c) the legal name and address of the person responsible for payment of the registration fee; and
   4. (d) the location where the aircraft is usually used and the storage location of the aircraft when not in use.
4. (4) As part of the application, an applicant shall include a registration fee of $5 per qualifying aircraft.
5. (5) The department may send a notice to businesses that are reasonably likely to own and operate a qualifying aircraft informing the business that they may own an aircraft that is subject to registration under this rule.
6. (6) The department, or its agent, may conduct compliance audits and inspections as needed to enforce applicable state laws and rules related to aircraft registration under this rule.
7. (7) The department may suspend or revoke a registration described in this rule due to a failure to comply with federal or state aviation laws, rules, or regulations.

KEY: aircraft registration

Date of Last Change: January 24, 2025

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 72-10-102, 72-10-109, 72-10-110