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Home » US Law » 2022 Code of Virginia » Title 5.1 - Aviation » Chapter 1 - Aircraft, Airmen and Airports Generally » Article 2. Illegal Operation, Etc.; Procedure; Penalties

§ 5.1-14. Operation of unregistered aircraft

Any person who operates or causes to be operated any civil aircraft within the airspace over, above or upon the lands or waters of this Commonwealth, which aircraft has not been and is not at the time of such operation properly certificated under and in accordance with existing federal law and registered under and in […]

§ 5.1-15. Operation of aircraft by unlicensed persons

Any person who operates any civil aircraft within the airspace over, above, or upon the lands or waters of this Commonwealth, without being, at the time of such operation, in possession of a valid airman’s certificate for such operation, issued under and in accordance with existing federal law shall be deemed to be guilty of […]

§ 5.1-16.1. Misuse of licensed airports

It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to use licensed airport runways, taxiways or ramp areas for other than aeronautical purposes without written approval of the controlling authority of such airport. 1970, c. 717.

§ 5.1-17. Use of aircraft for hunting

It shall be unlawful for any person to hunt, pursue or kill any wild waterfowl or other birds or animals by any means whatever during such time as such person is in flight in an aircraft in the airspace over the lands or waters of this Commonwealth. A violation of this section shall be deemed […]

§ 5.1-21. Powers of conservator of the peace conferred upon pilot

The pilot of any aircraft carrying passengers for hire while actively engaged in the operation of such aircraft shall be a special policeman and have all the powers of a conservator of the peace in the enforcement of order on such aircraft and while in pursuit of persons for disorder upon such aircraft and until […]

§ 5.1-22. Interference with operation of aircraft; penalties; venue

Any person who interferes with or threatens to interfere with the operation of any aircraft, unless he is authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration or the armed forces of the United States, on or over the territory of the Commonwealth shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. Where the act or acts of interference […]

§ 5.1-23. Jurisdiction of local and State Police

The local police authorities of any city, incorporated town or county shall have jurisdiction on the premises of any airport, drop zone or landing field operated hereunder, either individually or jointly and the State Police shall have jurisdiction to investigate any aircraft accident. In the exercise of such jurisdiction the State Police and officers of […]

§ 5.1-24. Penalties

Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter, or violating any of the rules or regulations promulgated pursuant thereto by the Board, except as otherwise specifically provided, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not more than $100 or imprisonment in jail not […]

§ 5.1-25. Operation of aircraft by nonresident

A nonresident of this Commonwealth may operate aircraft engaged in operations other than for hire or reward in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Board, provided such nonresident and the aircraft to be so operated shall have been certified under federal law and shall have complied with the laws of the state in which such […]