Small Planes Get 60-Day Break on Ag Inspection Fees
Published Date: 3/21/2025
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Summary
The government is delaying a new fee rule for small commercial passenger planes by 60 days, pushing the start from April 1 to June 2, 2025. This means airlines flying small planes get a little more time before they have to pay a new user fee. Everyone involved in agricultural inspections and quarantine services should note this change to avoid surprises.
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60‑Day Delay: Small Aircraft Fee
If you operate small commercial passenger aircraft, the removal of your exemption from the commercial aircraft user fee is postponed by 60 days, moving the start date from April 1, 2025 to June 2, 2025. This gives airlines and other operators of small planes extra time before they must begin paying the new agricultural quarantine and inspection user fee.
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