Iowa Code

Iowa Code § 328.35 (2026)

Exceptions to registration requirements

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1. The provisions of sections 328.19 and 328.20 shall not apply to:

a. An aircraft which has been registered by a foreign country with which the United States has a reciprocal agreement covering the operations of registered aircraft.

b. An aircraft which is owned by a resident of this state but which is continuously located and operated beyond the boundaries of the state.

c. Any airport, landing area, or other air navigation facility owned or operated by the federal government within this state.

d. A lighter than air aircraft that is not engine driven.

e. An aircraft which is displayed in a museum.

f. An aircraft in the inventory of a manufacturer, transporter, or dealer who has a special certificate issued by the department and the special certificate is in effect.

2. No registration is required for an airport maintained for private use. [C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §328.35] 90 Acts, ch 1063, §8; 93 Acts, ch 87, §10, 11; 2000 Acts, ch 1168, §3; 2002 Acts, ch 1112, §13 Referred to in §328.21, 328.37 \n

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 1989–1989 · leading case: State ex rel. Iowa Dep't of Transp. v. Gen. Elec. Credit Corp. of Delaware, 448 N.W.2d 335 (Iowa 1989).
State ex rel. Iowa Dep't of Transp. v. Gen. Elec. Credit Corp. of Delaware, 448 N.W.2d 335 (Iowa 1989). · cites it 6× “37 (1985) provides, in relevant part: Except as provided in section 328.35, it shall be unlawful for any person to operate, or cause or authorize to be operated, any civil aircraft [or] airport .”
State Ex Rel. Dot v. Gen. Elec. Cr. Corp., 448 N.W.2d 335 (Iowa 1989). · cites it 6× “37 (1985) provides, in relevant part: Except as provided in section 328.35, it shall be unlawful for any person to operate, or cause or authorize to be operated, any civil aircraft [or] airport .”
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