Section 5-1005 – Injuries to Person or Property; Lien for Damage
(a) The owner and lessee of an aircraft operated above the lands and waters of this State are each prima facie liable, jointly and severally, for any injury to persons or property on the land or water beneath them that is caused by the operation of the aircraft or by the falling of any object from […]
Section 5-1006 – Reckless Operation of Aircraft
(a) A person may not operate any aircraft in this State: (1) While under the influence of any intoxicating liquor, narcotic, or other habit forming drug; or (2) In a careless or reckless manner that endangers the life or property of another. (b) In determining whether there has been careless or reckless operation of aircraft, the standards required by […]
Section 5-1007 – Minimum Altitude of Certain Aircraft Over Sporting Arenas in Baltimore City
(a) A person may not operate an aircraft towing an advertisement for promotional purposes in violation of applicable federal aviation regulations that relate to altitude or horizontal radius over any public or private sporting arena in Baltimore City. (b) Any person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is […]
Section 5-1008 – Firearms or Explosives Aboard Aircraft
(a) Except as specifically authorized by State or federal law, a person may not be aboard, board, or attempt to board any aircraft engaged in certificated air commerce services with any firearm or explosive on or about his person, whether openly or concealed. (b) Any person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a […]
Section 5-1009 – Seaplanes
Aircraft capable of operating on water shall be governed by the rules of water navigation while at rest on or operating in contact with water.
Section 5-1101 – Exchange of Information
(a) The Administration may: (1) Report to the appropriate federal agencies and agencies of other states: (i) All proceedings instituted for an alleged violation of §§ 5-1002 and 5-1006 of this title; and (ii) All penalties imposed on the owners or operators of aircraft or other persons for violations of the aeronautics laws of this State or violations of […]
Section 5-1102 – Enforcement of Aeronautics Laws
The Administration and all police officers shall enforce and assist in the enforcement of: (1) This title and the rules, regulations, and orders adopted under it; and (2) All other aeronautics laws of this State.
Section 5-1103 – Court Aid
The Administration, in the name of this State, may enforce this title and the rules, regulations, and orders adopted under it, by application for injunction or other judicial process.
Section 5-1104 – Citation to Appear in Court
(a) If a person is apprehended by a police officer for the violation of any provision of this title that is punishable as a misdemeanor or for the violation of any rule, regulation, or order adopted under this title that is punishable as a misdemeanor, the officer shall prepare and sign a written citation. (b) The citation […]
Section 5-1105 – Penalty
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this title, any person who violates any provision of this title or of any rule, regulation, or order adopted or issued under this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or both. (b) In Carroll […]