10-4-305. Marking obstructions.

(a) All structures located outside the exterior boundaries of any incorporated city, town or recorded subdivision, whose appearance is not otherwise mandated by state or federal law, rule or regulation, shall be lighted, marked, painted, flagged or otherwise constructed to be recognizable in clear air during daylight hours from a distance of not less than two thousand (2,000) feet if the structure meets all of the following criteria:

(i) Is fifty (50) feet in height above the ground or higher;

(ii) Is a structure associated with the development or study of wind powered electric generation, commonly known as a meteorological tower or "met tower";

(iii) Was erected, raised after being lowered, purchased or leased on or after the effective date of this act.

(b) Every person owning or leasing a structure which meets the requirements of paragraphs (a)(i) and (ii) of this section shall report to the Wyoming department of transportation the structure's exact location, height above the ground, owner, the method used to make the structure visible and other information the department may deem necessary for the safety of flight. Reports shall be filed on or before April 30, 2009 for every structure erected prior to April 30, 2009, to which this subsection applies. After April 30, 2009, a report shall be filed not less than ten (10) days prior to raising or erecting any structure subject to this subsection.

(c) Any person removing a structure subject to the reporting requirements of this section shall report such removal within ten (10) days to the Wyoming department of transportation.

(d) Within five (5) days of receiving data reported under subsection (b) or (c) of this section, the department of transportation shall make the data, other than the ownership of a structure, available to the public. Data concerning the ownership of a structure shall not be a public record under the Wyoming Public Records Act, W.S. 16-4-201 through 16-4-205.

(e) The Wyoming department of transportation shall promulgate rules and regulations necessary to carry out the purposes of this section.