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O.C.G.A. § 6-2-1 Legislative intent
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It is declared that the intent of this chapter is to coincide with the policies, principles, and practices established by the Federal Aviation 782 Page: 783 Job Path: @psc3912/cville_data1/stcodes/ga/lexis/ep_rv_04_txt 0000 41826-12 6-2-1 Date: 06/14/13 Time: 12:58:37 GA RV 13 RV…
O.C.G.A. § 6-2-10 Requirements as to licensing of pilots
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Since the public safety requires, and the advantages of uniform regulation make it desirable in the interest of aeronautical progress, that a person engaging in navigating or operating aircraft in any form of navigation shall have the qualifications necessary for obtaining and ho…
O.C.G.A. § 6-2-11 Possession and display of licenses
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The certificate of the license required for pilots shall be kept in the personal possession of the licensee when he is operating aircraft; the certificate of the license required for aircraft shall be kept in the aircraft at all times when the aircraft is being used; and either o…
O.C.G.A. § 6-2-12 Penalty for violation of provisions of chapter
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Any person violating any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ga. L. 1933, p. 99, § 10; Code 1933, § 11-9901.)
O.C.G.A. § 6-2-5 Lawful flight over lands and waters of state
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Flight in aircraft over the lands and waters shall be lawful unless at such a low altitude as to interfere with the then existing reasonable use to which the land or water or space over the land or water is put by the owner of the land or water or unless so conducted as to be imm…
O.C.G.A. § 6-2-5.2 Homicide by aircraft
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Any person who, without malice aforethought, causes the death of another person through the violation of Code Section 6-2-5.1 commits the offense of homicide by aircraft and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than two years nor more than 15 y…
O.C.G.A. § 6-2-9 Requirements as to licensing of aircraft
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Since the public safety requires, and the advantages of uniform regulation make it desirable in the interest of aeronautical progress, that aircraft operating within the state should conform, with respect to design, construction, and airworthiness, to the standards prescribed by …
O.C.G.A. § 6-3-22.1 Acquisition of property outside territorial boundaries
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Repealed by Ga. L. 1991, p. 953, § 1, effective July 1, 1992. 799 Page: 800 Job Path: @psc3912/cville_data1/stcodes/ga/lexis/ep_rv_04_txt 0000 41826-12 6-3-22.1 Date: 06/14/13 Time: 12:58:37 GA RV 13 RV 4(T4-6) - EP AVIATION Editor’s notes. — This Code section was based on Code 1…
O.C.G.A. § 6-3-28 Construction of article
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It is the intent and purpose of this article that all provisions relating to the issuance of bonds and the levying of taxes for airport purposes and the condemnation for airports and airport facilities shall be construed in accordance with general provisions of the law governing …
O.C.G.A. § 6-4-1 Short title
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This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the ‘‘Georgia Airport Development Authority Law.’’ (Code 1981, § 6-4-1, enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 1615, § 1.) 6-4-2. Authority created; purposes.
O.C.G.A. § 6-4-10 Development of air transportation projects
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The implementation of new air transportation projects that are planned to accommodate 14 C.F.R. Part 121 aircraft operations within the State of Georgia develops and promotes for the public good and general welfare, trade, commerce, tourism, industry, and employment opportunities…
O.C.G.A. § 6-4-11 Liberal construction of chapter
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The provisions of this chapter shall be liberally construed to effect its stated purpose. The offer, sale, or issuance of bonds, notes, or other obligations by the authority shall not be subject to regulation under the laws of the State of Georgia regulating the sale of securitie…
O.C.G.A. § 6-4-13 Tax exemption
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It is found, determined, and declared that the creation of the Georgia Airport Development Authority and the carrying out of its corporate purposes are in all respects for the benefit of the people of this state and constitute a public purpose and that the authority will be perfo…
O.C.G.A. § 6-4-14 Police powers
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The authority is empowered to exercise such of the police powers of the state as may be necessary to maintain peace and order and to enforce any and all restrictions upon its properties and facilities, to the extent that such is lawful under the laws of the United States and this…
O.C.G.A. § 6-4-15 Other authorities unaffected by provisions of chapter
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This chapter shall not affect any other authority now or hereafter existing under general or local constitutional amendment or general or local law. (Code 1981, § 6-4-15, enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 1615, § 1.) 818 Page: 819 Job Path: @psc3912/cville_data1/stcodes/ga/lexis/ep_rv_0…
O.C.G.A. § 6-4-16 Venue and jurisdiction of actions
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Any action to protect or enforce any rights under this chapter and any action pertaining to validation of any bonds issued under this chapter brought in the courts of this state shall be brought in the Superior Court of Fulton County, which shall have exclusive jurisdiction of su…
O.C.G.A. § 6-4-2 Authority created; purposes
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There is created the Georgia Airport Development Authority for the purposes of determination of location, construction, financing, acquisition of property, operation, and development of any new airports that are planned to accommodate aircraft operating under the provisions of 80…
O.C.G.A. § 6-4-3 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the term: (1) ‘‘Authority’’ means the Georgia Airport Development Authority. (2) ‘‘Cost of the project’’ or ‘‘cost of any project’’ means and shall include: all costs of acquisition, by purchase or otherwise, construction, assembly, installation, or the s…
O.C.G.A. § 6-4-4 Corporate existence; status as political subdivision
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The Georgia Airport Development Authority shall continue to be a body corporate and politic and an instrumentality and public corporation of the state known as the ‘‘Georgia Airport Development Authority.’’ It shall have perpetual existence. In said name it may contract and be co…
O.C.G.A. § 6-4-7 General powers
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The authority shall have all of the powers necessary, proper, or convenient to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of this chapter. The powers enumerated in this Code section are cumulative of and in addition to each other and other powers granted elsewhere in th…
O.C.G.A. § 6-4-8 Short title
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Authority created; purposes. Definitions. Corporate existence; status as political subdivision. Appointment of members; terms; filling of vacancies; officers; quorum; reimbursement for expenses; compensation of employees; legal services. Members accountable as trustees; conflict …
O.C.G.A. § 6-5-1 Short title
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This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the ‘‘Georgia Aviation Authority Act.’’ (Code 1981, § 6-5-1, enacted by Ga. L. 2009, p. 848, § 1/SB 85.) 6-5-2. Definitions.
O.C.G.A. § 6-5-10 Termination
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Reserved. Repealed by Ga. L. 2011, p. 409, § 3/HB 414, effective May 11, 2011. Editor’s notes. — This Code section was based on Code 1981, § 6-5-10, enacted by Ga. L. 2009, p. 848, § 1/SB 85. 828
O.C.G.A. § 6-5-2 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the term: (1) ‘‘Authority’’ means the Georgia Aviation Authority. (2) ‘‘State aircraft’’ means any aircraft, including equipment, owned, leased, rented, chartered, or otherwise obtained by the authority. (Code 1981, § 6-5-2, enacted by Ga. L. 2009, p. 848…
O.C.G.A. § 6-5-4 Purpose of the authority; powers; support; annual audits
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(a)(1)(A) The general purpose of the authority shall be to acquire, operate, maintain, house, and dispose of all state aviation assets, to provide aviation services and oversight of state aircraft and aviation operations to ensure the safety of state air travelers and aviation pr…
O.C.G.A. § 6-5-5 Additional powers of the authority
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In addition to the powers specified in Code Section 6-5-4, the authority shall have the powers: (1) To have a seal and alter the same at its pleasure; (2) To acquire by purchase, lease, or otherwise and to hold, lease, and dispose of real and personal property of every kind and c…
O.C.G.A. § 6-5-6 Moneys received deemed trust funds
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All moneys received pursuant to the authority of this chapter shall be deemed trust funds to be held and applied solely as provided in this chapter. (Code 1981, § 6-5-6, enacted by Ga. L. 2009, p. 848, § 1/SB 85.) 6-5-7. Public purpose of authority; responding to emergencies.
O.C.G.A. § 6-5-7 Public purpose of authority; responding to emergencies
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(a) It is found, determined, and declared that the creation of the authority and the carrying out of its corporate purpose are in all respects for the benefit of the people of this state and are a public purpose and the authority will be performing an essential governmental funct…
O.C.G.A. § 6-5-8 Jurisdiction for action
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Any action to protect or enforce any rights under this chapter shall be brought in the Superior Court of Fulton County. (Code 1981, § 6-5-8, enacted by Ga. L. 2009, p. 848, § 1/SB 85.) 6-5-9. Liberal construction.
O.C.G.A. § 6-5-9 Liberal construction
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This chapter, being for the welfare of the state and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes hereof. (Code 1981, § 6-5-9, enacted by Ga. L. 2009, p. 848, § 1/SB 85.) 6-5-10. Termination.