California Public Utilities Code CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions and Definitions
- Section 21001.
This part may be cited as the “State Aeronautics Act.”(Amended by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2071.)
- Section 21002.
The purpose of this part is to further and protect the public interest in aeronautics and aeronautical progress by the following means:(a) Encouraging the development of...
- Section 21003.
Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions and general provisions set forth in this chapter govern the construction of this part.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch.
- Section 21004.
The acquisition of any land or interest therein pursuant to this part, the planning, acquisition, establishment, construction, improvement, maintenance, equipment, and operation of airports and...
- Section 21005.
This part shall not be construed as limiting any power of the state or a political subdivision to regulate airport hazards by zoning.(Amended by Stats....
- Section 21006.
This chapter or any other law shall not be construed as prohibiting, restricting, or permitting the prohibition of the operation or landing in populated areas...
- Section 21006.5.
“Department” means the Department of Transportation.(Amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1253.)
- Section 21007.
Whenever the term “California Aeronautics Commission,” “Division of Aeronautics,” or “Department of Aeronautics” is used in any other law, it means the Department of Transportation.(Amended...
- Section 21008.
“Director” means the Director of Transportation.Any reference in any law or regulation to the Director of Aeronautics shall be deemed to refer to the Director...
- Section 21008.3.
“Division” means the Division of Aeronautics in the department.(Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1149, Sec. 1.)
- Section 21008.5.
“Commission” means the California Transportation Commission.(Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 725, Sec. 5.)
- Section 21009.
“Person” means any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, company, association, joint stock association, or body politic; and includes any trustee, receiver, assignee, or...
- Section 21010.
“Political subdivision” means any county, city, city and county, public corporation, district or other political entity or public corporation of this State.(Added by Stats. 1953,...
- Section 21011.
“Aeronautics” means:(a) The science and art of flight, including transportation by aircraft.(b) The operation, construction, repair, or maintenance of aircraft and aircraft power plants and accessories, including...
- Section 21012.
“Aircraft” means any manned contrivance used or designed for navigation of, or flight in, the air requiring certification and registration as prescribed by federal statute...
- Section 21013.
“Airport” means any area of land or water which is used, or intended for use, for the landing and take-off of aircraft, and any appurtenant...
- Section 21014.
“Air navigation facility” means any facility, other than facilities owned or operated by the United States, used, or available or designed for use, in aid...
- Section 21015.
“Operation of aircraft” or “operate aircraft” means the use, navigation, or piloting of aircraft in the air space over this State or upon any airport...
- Section 21016.
“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...
- Section 21017.
“Airport hazard” means any structure, object of natural growth, or use of land, which obstructs the air space required for flight of aircraft in landing...
- Section 21018.
“Airway” means a route in the navigable air space over the land or waters of this State, designated by proper authority as a route suitable...
- Section 21019.
A person who violates this part, other than Section 21407.1 or Section 21709, or any of the rules or orders issued under this part, is...
- Section 21020.
“Land” includes tide and submerged lands or other lands subject to the public trust for commerce, navigation, or fisheries.(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 534, Sec....
Last modified: October 22, 2018