Title 15, Transportation And Utilities

§263-3 Ownership of space. The ownership of the space above the lands and waters of the State is declared to be vested in the several owners of the surface beneath, subject to the right of flight described in section 263-4. [L 1923, c 109, §3; RL 1925, §3893; RL 1935, §6977; RL 1…

§263-4 Lawfulness of flight. Flight in aircraft over the lands and waters of the 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 so conducted …

§263-5 Damage on land. The owner of every aircraft which is operated over the lands or waters of the State is presumed liable, except the owner of every aircraft operated for commercial use is absolutely liable, for injuries to persons or property on the land or water beneath cau…

§263-6 Collision of aircraft. The liability of the owner of one aircraft to the owner of another aircraft, or to aeronauts or passengers on either aircraft, for damage caused by collision on land or in the air, shall be determined by the rules of law applicable to torts on land. …

§263-7 Jurisdiction over crimes and torts. All crimes, torts, and other wrongs committed by or against an aeronaut or passenger while in flight over the State shall be governed by the laws of the State. The question whether damage occasioned by or to an aircraft while in flight o…

§263-8 Jurisdiction over contracts. All contractual and other legal relations entered into by aeronauts or passengers while in flight over the State shall have the same effect as if entered into on the land or water beneath. [L 1923, c 109, §8; RL 1925, §3898; RL 1935, §6982; RL …

§263-9 Dangerous flying a misdemeanor; penalty. Any aeronaut or passenger who, while in flight over a thickly inhabited area or over a public gathering within the State, engages in trick or acrobatic flying, or in any acrobatic feat, or flies, except while in landing or taking of…