Section 220.5 Of Article 1. Taxable And Exempt Property From California Revenue And Taxation Code >> Division 1. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 1.
220.5
. (a) Aircraft of historical significance shall be exempt from
taxation.
(b) The exemption provided in subdivision (a) applies only if all
of the following conditions are satisfied:
(1) The assessee is an individual owner who does not hold the
aircraft primarily for purposes of sale.
(2) The assessee does not use the aircraft for commercial purposes
or general transportation.
(3) The aircraft is available for display to the public at least
12 days during the 12-month period immediately preceding the lien
date for the year for which the exemption is claimed. If the aircraft
was first made available for public display less than 12 days prior
to the lien date, the exemption may be granted if the claimant
certifies in writing that the aircraft will be made available for
public display at least 12 days during the 12-month period commencing
with the first day the property was made available for public
display. When applying for an exemption pursuant to this section, the
claimant shall attach to that application a certificate of
attendance from the event coordinator of the event at which the
aircraft was displayed as required by this paragraph.
(c) When claiming an exemption pursuant to this section, the
claimant shall provide all information required and answer all
questions contained in an affidavit furnished by the assessor. The
claimant shall sign the affidavit, under penalty of perjury. The
assessor may require additional proof of the information or answers
provided in the affidavit before allowing the exemption.
(d) For purposes of this section, "aircraft of historical
significance" means any aircraft that is an original, restored, or
replica of a heavier than air powered aircraft that is 35 years or
older or any aircraft of a type or model of which there are fewer
than five in number known to exist worldwide.
(e) A fee of thirty-five dollars ($35) shall be charged and
collected by the assessor upon the initial application for an
exemption pursuant to this section.