California Public Utilities Code

§ 21403

PUC § 21403Div. 9 · Part 1 · Ch. 3

Statute text

(a)Flight in aircraft over the land and waters of this state is lawful, unless at altitudes below those prescribed by federal authority, or unless conducted so as to be imminently dangerous to persons or property lawfully on the land or water beneath. The landing of an aircraft on the land or waters of another, without his or her consent, is unlawful except in the case of a forced landing or pursuant to Section 21662.1. The owner, lessee, or operator of the aircraft is liable, as provided by law, for damages caused by a forced landing.

(b)The landing, takeoff, or taxiing of an aircraft on a public freeway, highway, road, or street is unlawful except in the following cases:

(1)A forced landing.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 1987, Ch. 1215, Sec. 3.