{"code":"PUC","codeName":"Public Utilities Code","section":"5501","citation":"Pub. Util. Code, § 5501","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901. - 5513.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/division-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 9. Commercial Air Carriers [5500. - 5513.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/division-2/chapter-9"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Accident Liability Protection [5500. - 5513.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/division-2/chapter-9/article-1"}],"history":"Amended (as amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 706, Sec. 3) by Stats. 2012, Ch. 108, Sec. 3.   (AB 1524)   Effective January 1, 2013.","effective":"2013-01-01","html":"<p>As used in this article, “aircraft” means any contrivance used for navigation of, or flight in, the air. “Aircraft” does not include a hot air balloon furnished or providing transportation for entertainment, sporting, or recreational purposes.</p>","text":"As used in this article, “aircraft” means any contrivance used for navigation of, or flight in, the air. “Aircraft” does not include a hot air balloon furnished or providing transportation for entertainment, sporting, or recreational purposes.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/accident-liability-protection-5501","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}