Section 64-1-14 – Director; powers and duties.
The director shall: A. be the executive officer of the division; B. with the consent of the secretary, employ necessary personnel; and C. administer the aviation laws of this state, except those relating to common carriers, and enforce the policies, rules and regulations of the division. History: 1953 Comp., § 44-1-10.6, enacted by Laws 1963, […]
Section 64-1-15 – State aviation fund.
A. There is created in the state treasury the “state aviation fund”. All income to the state aviation fund is appropriated to the division. Earnings from investment of the fund shall be credited to the fund. B. The amounts distributed to the state aviation fund pursuant to Subsection C of Section 7-1-6.7 NMSA 1978 shall […]
Section 64-1-16 – Landing fees.
An airport facility that receives funds under the Aviation Act may charge landing fees for aircraft used in commercial activities for compensation or for general aviation aircraft that weigh more than twelve thousand five hundred pounds; provided that any landing fees shall be assessed and used in compliance with federal law. History: 1953 Comp., § […]
Section 64-1-17 – Airport facilities on private land.
No money shall be expended under the Aviation Act for construction, development or maintenance of an airport facility located on private land, unless the landowner files a written agreement with the director permitting public use of the facility without limit as to time. History: 1953 Comp., § 44-1-10.9, enacted by Laws 1963, ch. 314, § […]
Section 64-1-18 – Transfer of powers.
All of the powers granted by law to the state corporation commission [public regulation commission] with regard to regulation and control of aircraft other than aircraft engaged as common carriers, are transferred to the division. History: Laws 1939, ch. 199, § 5; 1941 Comp., § 47-115; 1953 Comp., § 44-1-15; Laws 1963, ch. 314, § […]
Section 64-1-1 – Definition of terms.
In this act [64-1-1 to 64-1-10 NMSA 1978] “aircraft” means any contrivance now known or hereafter invented, used or designed for navigation of or flight in the air, except a parachute or other contrivance designed for such navigation but used primarily as safety equipment. “Operating aircraft” means performing the services of aircraft pilot. History: Laws […]