Title 2 — Transportation
15 chapters · 150 sections in this title.
2 Del. C. § 301. Definitions.
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§ 301. Definitions. When used in this chapter: (1) “Airperson” includes aviator, pilot, balloonist and every other person having any part in the operation of aircraft while in flight. (2) “Aircraft” includes balloon, airplane, hydroplane and every other vehicle used for navigatio…
2 Del. C. § 302. Sovereignty in space.
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§ 302. Sovereignty in space. Sovereignty in the space above the lands and waters of this State rests in the State, except where granted to and assumed by the United States pursuant to a constitutional grant from the people of this State.33 Del. Laws, c. 199, § 2; Code 1935, § 577…
2 Del. C. § 303. Ownership of space.
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§ 303. Ownership of space. The ownership of space above the lands and waters of this State is vested in the several owners of the surface beneath, subject to the right of flight described in § 304 of this title.33 Del. Laws, c. 199, § 3; Code 1935, § 5778; 2 Del. C. 1953, § 303;
2 Del. C. § 304. Lawfulness of flight and landings.
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§ 304. Lawfulness of flight and landings. Flight in aircraft over the lands and waters of this State is lawful, unless at such a low altitude as to interfere with the then existing use to which the land or water, or the space over the land or water, is put by the owner, or unless…
2 Del. C. § 305. Damage on land; liability.
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§ 305. Damage on land; liability. The owner of every aircraft which is operated over the lands or waters of this State is absolutely liable for injuries to persons or property on the land or water beneath, caused by the ascent, descent or flight of the aircraft, or the dropping o…
2 Del. C. § 306. Collision of aircraft; law governing liability.
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§ 306. Collision of aircraft; law governing liability. The liability of the owner of 1 aircraft to the owner of another aircraft, or to airpersons or passengers on either aircraft, for damage caused by collision on land or in the air, shall be determined by the rules of law appli…
2 Del. C. § 307. Crimes and torts in flight; law governing.
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§ 307. Crimes and torts in flight; law governing. All crimes, torts and other wrongs committed by or against an airperson or passenger while in flight over this State shall be governed by the laws of this State; and the question whether damage occasioned by or to an aircraft whil…
2 Del. C. § 308. Contracts in flight.
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§ 308. Contracts in flight. All contractual and other legal relations entered into by aeronauts or passengers while in flight over this State shall have the same effect as if entered into on the land or water beneath.33 Del. Laws, c. 199, § 8; Code 1935, § 5783; 2 Del. C. 1953, §…
2 Del. C. § 309. Dangerous flying; penalty.
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§ 309. Dangerous flying; penalty. Whoever, being an airperson or passenger, while in flight over a thickly inhabited area or over a public gathering within this State, engages in trick or acrobatic flying, or in any acrobatic feat, or, except while in landing or taking off, flies…
2 Del. C. § 310. Hunting from aircraft; penalty.
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§ 310. Hunting from aircraft; penalty. Whoever, being an airperson or passenger, while in flight within this State, intentionally kills or attempts to kill any birds or animals, shall be fined not more than $100 or imprisoned not more than 6 months, or both.33 Del. Laws, c. 199, …
2 Del. C. § 311. Uniformity of interpretation.
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§ 311. Uniformity of interpretation. This chapter shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law of those states which enact it, and to harmonize, as far as possible, with federal laws and regulations on the subject of aeronauti…
2 Del. C. § 312. Aiming the beam of a laser pointer at an aircraft prohibited; unclassified misdemeanor.
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§ 312. Aiming the beam of a laser pointer at an aircraft prohibited; unclassified misdemeanor. (a) A person is guilty of aiming the beam of a laser pointer at an aircraft when the person knowingly shines, points, or focuses the beam of a laser pointer at an aircraft while it is i…