§ 13-1-57. AIRCRAFT IMPOUND AUTHORIZED; NOTICE.

(A)

An airport official or police officer may impound an aircraft that:

(1)

the official or officer determines is in violation of this chapter or otherwise unsafe to operate because of a mechanical or equipment defect or deficiency, unless the aircraft is in the process of repair to correct the defect or deficiency; or

(2)

the impound is necessary to protect public safety.

(B)

The airport official or police officer impounding an aircraft shall give the owner or operator written notice:

(1)

of the circumstances of the impoundment;

(2)

that a request for a hearing to determine whether the aircraft should remain impounded must be made to the director not later than the third day after receipt of the notice;

(3)

that the owner of the aircraft is responsible for all impound charges and costs incurred by the City, including the cost to provide notice and storage fees.

(C)

An airport official may require the owner or operator of an aircraft to correct any defect before the official releases the aircraft from impoundment.

Source: 2003 Code Sections 13-1-80, 13-1-81, and 13-1-82; 1992 Code Sections 17-2-80, 17-2-81, and 17-2-82; Ord. 040729-16; Ord. 20080410-008.