§ 63-11 – Sovereignty in space.

63-11. Sovereignty in space. Sovereignty in space above the lands and waters of this State is declared to rest in the State, except where granted to and assumed by the United States. (1929, c. 190, s. 2.)

§ 63-12 – Ownership of space.

63-12. Ownership of space. The ownership of the space above the lands and waters of this State is declared to be vested in the several owners of the surface beneath, subject to the right of flight described in G.S. 63-13. (1929, c. 190, s. 3.)

§ 63-13 – Lawfulness of flight.

63-13. Lawfulness of flight. Flight in aircraft over the lands and waters of this State is lawful, unless at such a low altitude as to interfere with the then existing use to which the land or water, or the space over the land or water, is put by the owner, or unless so conducted as […]

§ 63-15 – Collision of aircraft.

63-15. Collision of aircraft. The liability of the owners of one aircraft to the owner of another aircraft, or to aeronauts or passengers on either aircraft, for damages caused by collision on land or in the air shall be determined by the rules of law applicable to torts on land. (1929, c. 190, s. 6.)

§ 63-16 – Jurisdiction over crimes and torts.

63-16. Jurisdiction over crimes and torts. All crimes, torts, and other wrongs committed by or against an airman or passenger while in flight over this State shall be governed by the laws of this State; and the question whether damage occasioned by or to an aircraft while in flight over this State constitutes a tort, […]

§ 63-17 – Jurisdiction over contracts.

63-17. Jurisdiction over contracts. 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. (1929, c. 190, s. 8; 1971, c. 936, s. 3.)

§ 63-18 – Dangerous flying a misdemeanor.

63-18. Dangerous flying a misdemeanor. Any airman or passenger who, while in flight over a thickly inhabited area or over a public gathering within this State, shall engage in trick or acrobatic flying, or in any acrobatic feat, or shall except while in landing or taking off, fly at such a low level as to […]

§ 63-20 – Qualifications of operator; federal license.

63-20. Qualifications of operator; federal license. The public safety requiring, and the advantages of uniform regulation making it desirable, in the interest of aeronautical progress, that a person engaging within this State in operating aircraft, in any form of aerial navigation for which a license to operate aircraft issued by the United States government would […]

§ 63-21 – Possession and exhibition of license certificate.

63-21. Possession and exhibition of license certificate. The certificate of the license, herein required, shall be kept in the personal possession of the licensee when he is operating aircraft within this State and must be presented for inspection upon the demand of any passenger, any peace officer of this State, or any official, manager or […]

§ 63-22 – Aircraft; construction, design and airworthiness; federal registration.

63-22. Aircraft; construction, design and airworthiness; federal registration. The public safety requiring, and the advantages of uniform regulation making it desirable, in the interest of aeronautical progress, that aircraft to be operated within this State should conform, with respect to design, construction and airworthiness, to standards then prescribed by the United States government with respect […]

§ 63-23 – Penalties.

63-23. Penalties. A person who violates any provision of G.S. 63-20, 63-21 or 63-22 of this Article shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor; provided, however, that acts or omissions made unlawful by G.S. 63-20, 63-21 or 63-22 of this Article shall not be deemed to include any act or omission which violates the […]

§ 63-24 – Jurisdiction of State over crimes and torts retained.

63-24. Jurisdiction of State over crimes and torts retained. Provided that this Article shall not be construed as a waiver of jurisdiction of the courts of the State of North Carolina over any crime or tort committed within the State of North Carolina, and provided, further, that the General Assembly of North Carolina may at […]