CHAPTER 1. General Provisions and Definitions
Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 151.
§§ 21001–21020 · 23 sections
- § 21001 This part may be cited as the “State Aeronautics Act.”
- § 21002 The purpose of this part is to further and protect the public interest in aeronautics and aeronautical progress by the following means: (a) Encouraging the…
- § 21003 Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions and general provisions set forth in this chapter govern the construction of this part.
- § 21004 The acquisition of any land or interest therein pursuant to this part, the planning, acquisition, establishment, construction, improvement, maintenance,…
- § 21005 This part shall not be construed as limiting any power of the state or a political subdivision to regulate airport hazards by zoning.
- § 21006 This chapter or any other law shall not be construed as prohibiting, restricting, or permitting the prohibition of the operation or landing in populated areas…
- § 21006.5 “Department” means the Department of Transportation.
- § 21007 Whenever the term “California Aeronautics Commission,” “Division of Aeronautics,” or “Department of Aeronautics” is used in any other law, it means the…
- § 21008 “Director” means the Director of Transportation. Any reference in any law or regulation to the Director of Aeronautics shall be deemed to refer to the Director…
- § 21008.3 “Division” means the Division of Aeronautics in the department.
- § 21008.5 “Commission” means the California Transportation Commission.
- § 21009 “Person” means any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, company, association, joint stock association, or body politic; and…
- § 21010 “Political subdivision” means any county, city, city and county, public corporation, district or other political entity or public corporation of this State.
- § 21011 “Aeronautics” means: (a) The science and art of flight, including transportation by aircraft. (b) The operation, construction, repair, or maintenance of…
- § 21012 “Aircraft” means any manned contrivance used or designed for navigation of, or flight in, the air requiring certification and registration as prescribed by…
- § 21013 “Airport” means any area of land or water which is used, or intended for use, for the landing and take-off of aircraft, and any appurtenant areas which are…
- § 21014 “Air navigation facility” means any facility, other than facilities owned or operated by the United States, used, or available or designed for use, in aid of…
- § 21015 “Operation of aircraft” or “operate aircraft” means the use, navigation, or piloting of aircraft in the air space over this State or upon any airport within…
- § 21016 “Airman” means any individual who engages, as the person in command, or as pilot, mechanic, or member of the crew, in the navigation of aircraft while under…
- § 21017 “Airport hazard” means any structure, object of natural growth, or use of land, which obstructs the air space required for flight of aircraft in landing or…
- § 21018 “Airway” means a route in the navigable air space over the land or waters of this State, designated by proper authority as a route suitable for air navigation.
- § 21019 A person who violates this part, other than Section 21407.1 or Section 21709, or any of the rules or orders issued under this part, is punishable by a fine of…
- § 21020 “Land” includes tide and submerged lands or other lands subject to the public trust for commerce, navigation, or fisheries.