In this act [64-1-1 to 64-1-10 NMSA 1978] “aircraft” means any contrivance now known or hereafter invented, used or designed for navigation of or flight in the air, except a parachute or other contrivance designed for such navigation but used primarily as safety equipment. “Operating aircraft” means performing the services of aircraft pilot. History: Laws […]
The corporation commission [public regulation commission] shall charge and collect the following miscellaneous fees in connection with the administration of this act [64-1-1 to 64-1-10 NMSA 1978]: for filing aircraft common carrier application for authority to transport persons or property for hire $10.00; for filing application for transfer of authority to operate aircraft $10.00; for […]
Sections 64-1-11 through 64-1-17 NMSA 1978 may be cited as the “Aviation Act.” History: 1953 Comp., § 44-1-10.1, enacted by Laws 1963, ch. 314, § 1; 1977, ch. 250, § 12.
As used in the Aviation Act: A. “aircraft” means airplane and helicopter; B. “pilot” means any person participating in the operation of an aircraft while it is in flight; C. “passenger” means any person riding in an aircraft except a pilot; D. “department” means the state highway and transportation department; E. “division” means the aviation […]
The division shall: A. cooperate with all public and private agencies and organizations, state, local and federal, to encourage and advance aviation in this state; B. assemble and distribute to the public information relating to aviation, landing fields, beacons and other matters pertaining to aviation and may accept federal money made available for the advancement […]
An air service assistance program is created to provide assistance to airlines in the establishment of regional air service for small communities to and from hub airports in the southwest United States. The division shall administer the air service assistance program and shall establish regulations for eligibility for assistance, including the maximum amount a recipient […]
The director shall: A. be the executive officer of the division; B. with the consent of the secretary, employ necessary personnel; and C. administer the aviation laws of this state, except those relating to common carriers, and enforce the policies, rules and regulations of the division. History: 1953 Comp., § 44-1-10.6, enacted by Laws 1963, […]
A. There is created in the state treasury the “state aviation fund”. All income to the state aviation fund is appropriated to the division. Earnings from investment of the fund shall be credited to the fund. B. The amounts distributed to the state aviation fund pursuant to Subsection C of Section 7-1-6.7 NMSA 1978 shall […]
An airport facility that receives funds under the Aviation Act may charge landing fees for aircraft used in commercial activities for compensation or for general aviation aircraft that weigh more than twelve thousand five hundred pounds; provided that any landing fees shall be assessed and used in compliance with federal law. History: 1953 Comp., § […]
No money shall be expended under the Aviation Act for construction, development or maintenance of an airport facility located on private land, unless the landowner files a written agreement with the director permitting public use of the facility without limit as to time. History: 1953 Comp., § 44-1-10.9, enacted by Laws 1963, ch. 314, § […]
All of the powers granted by law to the state corporation commission [public regulation commission] with regard to regulation and control of aircraft other than aircraft engaged as common carriers, are transferred to the division. History: Laws 1939, ch. 199, § 5; 1941 Comp., § 47-115; 1953 Comp., § 44-1-15; Laws 1963, ch. 314, § […]
The division may: A. contract with any agency of the federal government to perform specified aviation services; B. accept federal grants for the administration and performance of such aviation services; C. employ necessary personnel and pay other administrative costs from federal grant funds in accordance with a budget approved by the department of finance and […]
No person riding in an aircraft as a guest, without payment for the ride or transportation, nor his personal representative in the event of the death of such guest, shall have a cause of action against any pilot or crewman of such aircraft or its owner or his employee or agent for injury, death or […]
In this act [64-1-21 to 64-1-23 NMSA 1978], “aircraft” means any contrivance now known or hereafter invented, used or designed for navigation of or flight in the air, including a parachute or other contrivance designed for such navigation. History: 1953 Comp., § 44-1-17, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 34, § 1. ANNOTATIONS Am. Jur. 2d, […]
Any person discharging a firearm or setting in flight any missile, projectile or object intended to strike or collide with any flying aircraft shall be guilty of unlawful interference with the flight of an aircraft. History: 1953 Comp., § 44-1-18, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 34, § 2. ANNOTATIONS Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. […]
Whoever is convicted of unlawful interference with the flight of an aircraft shall be guilty of a fourth degree felony. History: 1953 Comp., § 44-1-19, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 34, § 3. ANNOTATIONS Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 8A Am. Jur. 2d Aviation §§ 211, 212. 2A C.J.S. Aeronautics and Aerospace […]
