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 5-1003 – Federal Airman’s Certificate of Competency
On demand, the holder of a federal airman’s certificate of competency shall present the certificate for inspection to: (1) Any authorized representative of the Administration; or (2) Any State or local police officer.
Section 5-1004 – Collision of Aircraft
The liability of the owner of one aircraft to the owner of another aircraft or to any person in either aircraft for damages caused by collision on land or in the air is governed by the rules of law applicable to torts on land.
Section 5-1001 – Lawfulness of Operation
(a) There is a public right to freedom of transit in air commerce through the airspace of this State. (b) The operation of aircraft over the lands and waters of this State is lawful, unless the operation is: (1) At so low an altitude as to interfere with any lawful existing use of the land or water or […]
Section 5-1002 – Liability Insurance
(a) (1) For purposes of this subsection, “operate” shall include any use of the aircraft which involves remuneration to the owner, including but not limited to leasing, rental, and use for instructional purposes. (2) The owner of any aircraft based or hangared in this State may not operate that aircraft unless there is a liability insurance policy in […]