History — 201.03

201.03 (1) Subject to subsection (5), no person shall, without authorization from the Minister pursuant to subsection (3), (a) remove or replace an aircraft identification plate; (b) attach to an aircraft an aircraft identification plate that was attached to another aircraft; or (c) alter the information on an aircraft identification plate. (2) Where the owner of an aircraft wishes to perform one of the actions referred to in subsection (1), the owner shall submit an application in writing to the Minister, including evidence that establishes the identity of the aircraft, for authorization to perform that action. (3) On receipt of an application submitted pursuant to subsection (2) that includes evidence that establishes the identity of the aircraft, the Minister shall issue a written authorization to the owner of the aircraft that permits the owner to perform the action in respect of which the authorization was sought. (4) Where an authorization is issued by the Minister pursuant to subsection (3), the owner of the aircraft shall perform the authorized action before the next flight of the aircraft. (5) A person may, without authorization from the Minister, remove an aircraft identi…