Section 259.206 - Operation of aircraft by lessee; notice of insurance coverage; violation; remedies; “lessee” defined. - Michigan Statutes

AERONAUTICS CODE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN (EXCERPT)
Act 327 of 1945

259.206 Operation of aircraft by lessee; notice of insurance coverage; violation; remedies; “lessee” defined.

Sec. 206.

(1) A person who in the course of business rents an aircraft to a lessee, at the time of entering into the rental agreement, shall notify the lessee in writing of the extent the lessor's insurance will cover the operation of the aircraft by the lessee. If a person violates this section, the lessee may bring an action for either of the following:

(a) To void the agreement.

(b) To recover damages in the amount of $500.00, or actual damages, whichever is greater.

(2) The remedies provided in subsection (1) shall be in addition to any other remedies provided by law, and shall not limit a person's right to use any other cause of action available under law.

(3) As used in this section, “lessee” means a person renting an aircraft from another, regardless of the form of the rental agreement.

History: Add. 1988, Act 96, Eff. July 1, 1988
Compiler's Notes: Former section 206 of this act was not compiled.