RELATING TO AVIATION; CHANGING LANDING FEE REQUIREMENTS FOR AIRPORT FACILITIES RECEIVING FUNDS UNDER THE AVIATION ACT.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO:

Section 1. Section 64-1-16 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 1963, Chapter 314, Section 8, as amended) is amended to read:

"64-1-16. LANDING FEES.--An airport facility that receives funds under the Aviation Act shall not charge landing fees for aircraft, except for aircraft used in commercial activities for compensation."

Section 2. EFFECTIVE DATE.--The effective date of the provisions of this act is July 1, 2003.