§ 5-701. Legislative policy  


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  •    (a) Dangers of obstructions. -- An obstruction to air navigation:

       (1) Interferes with the public right of freedom of transit in air commerce;

       (2) Endangers the lives and property of those using the airspace for transportation; and

       (3) Endangers the lives and property of the occupants of land in this State.

    (b) Regulation required. -- The public health, safety, and welfare require regulation of the erection and maintenance of obstructions to air navigation.


HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 1A, § 8-804; 1977, ch. 13, § 2.