28-8271. Federal license; violation A. A person who operates aircraft in this state for which a license is required by the United States or a federal agency shall have the class of license that is required. B. It is unlawful for a person to operate aircraft in this state in any manner without a license […]
28-8272. Federal regulation; licensing and registration; violation A. Aircraft operating in this state shall conform to design, construction and airworthiness standards prescribed by the United States or the appropriate federal agency for the navigation of aircraft subject to its jurisdiction. B. It is unlawful for a person to navigate an aircraft in this state unless […]
28-8273. Damage responsibility A. A pilot is responsible for damage to a person or property that is caused by aircraft directed by the pilot or under the pilot’s control and that results from the negligence of the pilot, either in controlling the aircraft or while giving instructions to another person. B. If the pilot is […]
28-8274. Aircraft collisions; liability The law applicable to torts on land determines 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 a collision on land or in the air.
28-8275. Insurance coverage disclosure; civil penalty A. A person who rents an aircraft to another person shall both: 1. Deliver to the renter a written notice stating the nature and extent of insurance coverage provided, if any, for the renter against either: (a) Loss of or damage to the hull of the aircraft. (b) Liability […]
28-8276. Violations; classification A. Unless another classification is provided, a person who violates this article is guilty of a class 3 misdemeanor. B. An act or omission that is unlawful pursuant to this article does not include an act or omission that violates the laws or regulations of the United States. C. It is not […]
28-8277. Low altitude flying prohibited Flight of aircraft over lands and waters of this state is lawful, unless either: 1. It is at a low altitude that interferes with the existing use to which land, water or space over the land or water is put by the owner. 2. It is conducted in a manner […]
28-8278. Landing prohibition; liability A. Landing of aircraft on lands or waters of another without consent of the owner of the lands or waters is unlawful, unless it is a forced landing. B. The owner or lessee of the aircraft or the aeronaut is liable for damages caused by a forced landing as provided in […]
28-8279. Trick or acrobatic flying; low level flying; dropping objects; classification An aeronaut or passenger who does any of the following while in flight over a densely inhabited area or over a public gathering in this state is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor: 1. Engages in trick or acrobatic flying or in any acrobatic […]
28-8280. Careless or reckless aircraft operation; violation; classification; definitions A. A person who operates an aircraft in the air, on the ground or on the water in a careless or reckless manner that endangers the life or property of another is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor. In determining whether the operation was careless or […]
28-8281. Killing birds or animals; classification A. Except as provided in subsection B, an aeronaut or passenger who intentionally kills birds or animals while in flight is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor. B. If authorized by the Arizona game and fish commission, the following persons may take coyotes by shooting from aircraft for wildlife […]
28-8282. Prohibited operation; under the influence; incapacitation A. A person shall not operate or be in actual physical control of an aircraft if the person is either: 1. Under the influence of intoxicating liquor, narcotic or other drugs or marijuana. 2. By reason of mental or physical disability, incapable of operating an aircraft under the […]
28-8283. Implied consent; immunity A. A person who operates or is in actual physical control of an aircraft in the air or on the ground or water gives consent to a test or tests of the person’s blood, breath or urine to determine the alcoholic content of the person’s blood if arrested for operating or […]
28-8284. Violation; classification A. A person who is convicted of a violation of section 28-8282 is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor and shall be sentenced to serve not less than twenty-four consecutive hours in jail. B. The court shall order the person to pay a fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars […]
28-8285. Alcohol abuse screening session The court shall order a person convicted of a violation of section 28-8282 to complete an alcohol abuse screening session. The convicted person shall pay the reasonable costs of the screening session.
28-8286. Alternative sentencing If pursuant to section 28-8284, subsection E a court orders a person convicted of a violation of section 28-8282 to be sentenced pursuant to this section, the court: 1. Shall order the person to pay a fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars. 2. May order the person to perform […]
28-8287. Second offense A. If a person is convicted of a second violation of section 28-8282 or is convicted of a violation of section 28-8282 and has previously been convicted of an act in another state that if committed in this state would be a violation of section 28-8282 within a period of sixty months: […]
28-8288. Third or subsequent offense A. If a person is convicted of a third or subsequent violation of section 28-8282 or is convicted of a violation of section 28-8282 and has previously been convicted of any combination of convictions of section 28-8282 or acts committed in another state that if committed in this state would […]
28-8289. Political subdivision; immunity A political subdivision processing or utilizing the services of a person ordered to perform community restitution pursuant to this article is not civilly liable to the person ordered to perform community restitution as a result of these activities unless the political subdivision or its agent or employee is guilty of gross […]
28-8290. Employment permitted A. On pronouncement of a jail sentence under section 28-8284, 28-8287 or 28-8288, the court may provide in the sentence that the defendant may be permitted, if the defendant is employed and can continue employment, to both: 1. Continue employment for not more than twelve hours per day or more than six […]
