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

The bill introduces a noise tax on non-essential helicopter and seaplane flights in cities with a population of one million or more within New York state. The tax rate is set at fifty dollars per seat ticket or two hundred dollars per flight, whichever is greater. Exemptions apply to flights conducted using quiet aircraft, defined as electric-powered helicopters and seaplanes that create at least ten decibels less of noise than specified federal standards.

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

The bill introduces a noise tax on non-essential helicopter and seaplane flights in cities with a population of one million or more within New York state. The tax rate is set at fifty dollars per seat ticket or two hundred dollars per flight, whichever is greater. Exemptions apply to flights conducted using quiet aircraft, defined as electric-powered helicopters and seaplanes that create at least ten decibels less of noise than specified federal standards.