§ 42-2-102. Purpose of Chapter
It is declared that the purpose of this chapter is to further the public interest and aeronautical progress by: Providing for the protection and promotion of safety in aeronautics; Cooperating in effecting uniformity of the laws and regulations relating to the development and regulation of aeronautics in the several states consistent with federal aeronautics laws […]
§ 42-1-204. Penalty for Violating Other Provisions
Any person violating any provision of this part other than the provisions of §§ 42-1-201 and 42-1-203 commits a Class A misdemeanor. For any violation of § 42-1-202, in addition to, or in lieu of, the penalties provided in subsection (a), or as a condition to the suspension of a sentence that may be imposed […]
§ 42-1-205. Clerk to Send Copy of Conviction to Department of Transportation
It is the duty of the clerk in any court in which the operator of an aircraft is convicted of a violation of this part to send a certified copy of the judgment to the department of transportation, the cost of the copy to be added to the costs of the criminal cause. The clerk […]
§ 42-1-206. Department to Advise Federal Officials of Conviction
It is the duty of the department of transportation to advise the officials of the federal government charged with the licensing of pilots of an aircraft whenever there has been a conviction of any person under this part, and it is further the duty of the department to petition the proper officials of the federal […]
§ 42-1-207. Armed Forces and Air Shows Excepted
The prohibitions of this part relating to reckless operation of aircraft shall not apply to: Members of the armed forces of the United States, including the flying squadrons of the Tennessee national guard, when engaged in operating aircraft in the course of military or naval flight training requiring the type of flying defined in this […]
§ 42-1-208. Reports of Arrests Under § 42-1-201 or § 42-1-203
Within thirty (30) days of an arrest being made for a violation of § 42-1-201 or § 42-1-203, the arresting law enforcement agency shall report the filing of charges, the results of any tests for alcohol or other substances that were conducted and the results of the trial or other subsequent proceeding, if known within […]
§ 42-1-301. Part Definitions
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: “Commercial helicopter touring” means carrying passengers by helicopter, for compensation, from one (1) site for the purpose of aerial observation of landmarks and other manmade or natural sites, touring, sightseeing or amusement or for the purpose of transporting passengers for tourist-related activities and returning the […]
§ 42-1-302. Commercial Helicopter Touring — Permissible Locations
No person shall engage in commercial helicopter touring in any tourist resort county or any municipality within a tourist resort county except at a primary public airport.
§ 42-1-303. Penalty
A violation of this part constitutes a nuisance and shall be subject to abatement as provided in title 29, chapter 3.
§ 42-1-110. Intentionally Killing or Attempting to Kill Birds or Animals — Penalty
Any aeronaut or passenger who, while in flight within this state, intentionally kills or attempts to kill any birds or animals commits a Class C misdemeanor.