Thanks to our members, AOPA, NBAA, SFBAA and Eric Prutsman for all the hardwork that led to our success.
We also thank Senator Fasano and Representative Poppell for introducing the Bills and following them through Session. Also the Legislators who showed their support for aviation, business development and tourism in Florida.
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Hardwork Has Paid Off...
Below is the new language to the statute that will bring business to aviation businesses and tourism in the State.
(ggg) Aircraft temporarily in the state.-- 224
1. An aircraft owned by a person who is not a resident of 225 this state is exempt from the use tax imposed under this chapter 226 if the aircraft enters and remains in this state for less than a 227 total of 21 days during the 6-month period after the date of 228 purchase. The temporary use of the aircraft and subsequent 229 removal from this state may be proven by invoices for fuel or 230 tie-down or hangar charges issued by out-of-state vendors or 231 suppliers or similar documentation that clearly and specifically 232 identifies the aircraft. The exemption provided by this 233 subparagraph shall be in addition to the provisions of 234 subparagraph 2. and s. 212.05(1)(a). 235
2. An aircraft owned by a person who is not a resident of 236 this state is exempt from the use tax imposed under this chapter 237 if the aircraft enters or remains in this state exclusively for 238 purposes of flight training, repairs, alterations, refitting, or 239 modification. Such flight training, repairs, alterations, 240 refitting, or modification shall be supported by written 241 documentation issued by in-state vendors or suppliers which 242 clearly and specifically identifies the aircraft. The exemption 243 provided by this subparagraph shall be in addition to the 244 provisions of subparagraph 1. and s. 212.05(1)(a). 245
Section 3. This act shall take effect July 1, 2010.
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