§ 6-3-1. Construction and Maintenance of Air Facilities by Department of Transportation
The Department of Transportation is authorized and empowered to construct and maintain airports, landing fields, air navigation facilities, and lighting and lighting fixtures and to contract with the counties and municipalities of the state for the construction and maintenance of such airports, landing fields, air navigation facilities, and lighting and lighting fixtures, all in accordance […]
§ 6-1-4. Unmanned Aircraft System Defined; Preemption for Unmanned Aircraft Systems; Operations
As used in this Code section, the term “unmanned aircraft system” means a powered, aerial vehicle that: Does not carry a human operator and is operated without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft; Uses aerodynamic forces to provide vehicle lift; Can fly autonomously or be piloted remotely; and Can […]
§ 6-3-20. Acquisition, Construction, Maintenance, and Control of Airports and Landing Fields by Local Governments Authorized
Counties, municipalities, and other political subdivisions are authorized, separately or jointly, to acquire, establish, construct, expand, own, lease, control, equip, improve, maintain, operate, regulate, and police airports and landing fields for the use of aircraft, either within or without the geographical limits of such counties, municipalities, and other political subdivisions, and may use for such […]
§ 6-2-1. Legislative Intent
It is declared that the intent of this chapter is to coincide with the policies, principles, and practices established by the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 and all amendments thereto. History. Ga. L. 1933, p. 99, § 11; Code 1933, § 11-110. U.S. Code. The Federal Aviation Act of 1958, referred to in this section, […]
§ 6-2-2. “Airman” Defined
As used in this chapter, the term “airman” means any individual who engages, as the person in command or as pilot, mechanic, or member of the crew, in the navigation of aircraft while underway; and any individual who is directly in charge of the inspection, maintenance, overhauling, or repair of aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers, or […]
§ 6-2-3. Effect of Contractual and Other Legal Relations Entered Into Aboard Aircraft While in Flight Over State
All contractual and other legal relations entered into by airmen or passengers while in flight over this state shall have the same effect as if entered into on the land or water beneath. History. Ga. L. 1933, p. 99, § 8; Code 1933, § 11-108.
§ 6-2-4. Laws Governing Crimes Committed Aboard Aircraft While in Flight Over State
Unless otherwise provided by law, all crimes committed by or against an airman or by or against a passenger or other person or on or by means of an aircraft while in flight over this state shall be governed by the laws of this state. History. Ga. L. 1933, p. 99, § 9; Code 1933, […]
§ 6-2-5. Lawful Flight Over Lands and Waters of State
Flight in aircraft over the lands and waters shall be lawful unless at such a low altitude as to interfere with the then existing reasonable use to which the land or water or space over the land or water is put by the owner of the land or water or unless so conducted as to […]
§ 6-2-5.1. Operation or Physical Control of Aircraft While Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs; Penalty
A person shall not operate or be in actual physical control of an aircraft in this state: Within eight hours after the consumption of any alcoholic beverage; While under the influence of alcohol; While using any drug that affects such person’s faculties in any way contrary to safety; or While there is 0.04 percent or […]
§ 6-2-5.2. Homicide by Aircraft
Any person who, without malice aforethought, causes the death of another person through the violation of Code Section 6-2-5.1 commits the offense of homicide by aircraft and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than two years nor more than 15 years. History. Code 1981, § 6-2-5.2 , enacted by Ga. […]