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 tax on noise emissions from non-essential helicopter and seaplane flights in cities with a population of one million or more. The tax applies to flights that are not essential for heavy-lift operations, public health and safety, or general public benefit. Exemptions are provided for flights conducted using quiet aircraft, defined as electric-powered helicopters and seaplanes that meet specific noise reduction criteria. The tax revenue will be deposited into the environmental protection fund.
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