Establishes a tax on noise from non-essential helicopter and seaplane flights in cities with a population of one million or more.

New York A02583 amends the tax law to impose a noise tax on non-essential helicopter and seaplane flights in cities with a population of one million or more. The tax is set at $100 per seat ticket or $400 per flight, whichever is greater. The tax applies to flights conducted by helicopter or seaplane operators, excluding those for heavy-lift operations, public health and safety, and general public benefit. Quiet aircraft, defined as those that meet specific noise reduction criteria, are exempt from the tax.

Establishes a tax on noise from non-essential helicopter and seaplane flights in cities with a population of one million or more.

New York A02583 amends the tax law to impose a noise tax on non-essential helicopter and seaplane flights in cities with a population of one million or more. The tax is set at $100 per seat ticket or $400 per flight, whichever is greater. The tax applies to flights conducted by helicopter or seaplane operators, excluding those for heavy-lift operations, public health and safety, and general public benefit. Quiet aircraft, defined as those that meet specific noise reduction criteria, are exempt from the tax.