Va. Code Ann. § 5.1-2.23 — Virginia Code / Title 5.1 / Chapter 1 / Article 1 / Section 5.1-2.23
Board as successor to Virginia Airports Authority
Status: in_force

The Board is the successor in interest to that political subdivision formerly known as the Virginia Airports Authority. As such, the Board stands in the place and stead of, and assumes all rights and duties formerly of, such Authority, including but not limited to all leases, contracts, grants-in-aid and all other agreements of whatsoever nature; holds title to all realty and personalty formerly held by such Authority; and may exercise all powers which might at any time past have been exercised by said Authority.

1980, c. 750.
Va. Code Ann. § 5.1-97 — Virginia Code / Title 5.1 / Chapter 9 / Article 2 / Section 5.1-97
Hearing on application; action of Commission
Status: in_force

Upon the filing of an application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity, the Commission shall, within a reasonable time, fix a time and place of hearing on such application. If the Commission shall find that the proposed operation justified it, it shall issue a certificate to the applicant, subject to such terms, limitations and restrictions as the Commission may deem proper. If the Commission shall find the proposed operation not justified, the application shall be denied.

Code 1950, § 56-150; 1970, c. 708.
Va. Code Ann. § 5.1-122 — Virginia Code / Title 5.1 / Chapter 9 / Article 8 / Section 5.1-122
Duties of carriers of property as to service, rates and regulations
Status: in_force

Every common carrier or restricted common carrier of property by aircraft shall provide safe and adequate service, equipment, and facilities for the transportation of property; and shall establish, observe, and enforce just and reasonable rates, charges, and classifications, and just and reasonable regulations and practices relating thereto and to the manner and method of presenting, marking, packing, and delivering property for transportation, the facilities for transportation, and all other matters relating to or connected with the transportation of property.

Code 1950, § 56-177; 1970, c. 708.
Va. Code Ann. § 5.1-16 — Virginia Code / Title 5.1 / Chapter 1 / Article 2 / Section 5.1-16
Tampering with, etc., airplanes or markings of airports, landing fields or other aeronautical facilities
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any person to tamper with, alter, destroy, remove, carry away, or cause to be carried away, an airplane or other flying device or instrumentality or any objects used for the marking of airports, landing fields, drop zones or other aeronautical facilities, or in any way change their position or location, except by and under the direction of the proper authorities charged with the maintenance and operation of such facilities. Any person violating any of the provisions of this section or who shall illegally have in his possession any objects or devices used for such markings, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

Code 1950, § 5-10.4; 1966, c. 576.
Va. Code Ann. § 5.1-39 — Virginia Code / Title 5.1 / Chapter 3 / Article 1 / Section 5.1-39
Use, disposal and termination of rights acquired
Status: in_force

No easements, rights or privileges acquired under the terms of this article by any county, city or town shall be employed or disposed of except to accomplish the purposes for which they were originally acquired; except that when such easements, rights, or privileges have been transferred to the Virginia Aviation Board, they may be held, used, and disposed of in accordance with §§ 5.1-2.2 and 5.1-2.2:1 . Upon the abandonment of any airport or landing field acquired pursuant to this article all easements, rights and privileges which shall have been so acquired over or with respect to adjacent lands shall thereupon terminate and revert back to the person from whom the easement, right or privilege was obtained or his successor in interest.

Code 1950, § 5-28; 1966, c. 576; 1980, c. 721.
Va. Code Ann. § 5.1-144 — Virginia Code / Title 5.1 / Chapter 9 / Article 9 / Section 5.1-144
Certificate or permit holder not relieved of liability for negligence
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter shall relieve any holder of a certificate or permit by and under the authority of the Commission from any liability resulting from his negligence, whether or not he has complied with the requirements of this chapter.

Code 1950, § 56-199; 1970, c. 708.
Va. Code Ann. § 5.1-136 — Virginia Code / Title 5.1 / Chapter 9 / Article 8 / Section 5.1-136
Free passes or reduced rates
Status: in_force

No air carrier subject to the provisions of this chapter shall, directly or indirectly, issue or give any free ticket, free pass or free transportation for passengers, but nothing in this section shall apply (1) to the carriage, storage or handling of property free or at reduced rates, when such rates have been authorized or prescribed by the Commission for the United States, state or municipal governments, or for charitable purposes or to or from fairs and expositions for exhibition thereat, or (2) to the free carriage of homeless and destitute persons and the necessary agents employed in such transportation, or (3) to mileage, excursion or commutation passenger tickets.

Nor shall anything in this section be construed to prohibit any air carrier from giving reduced rates or free passage to ministers of religion, or regular traveling secretaries of the Young Men's Christian Association or Young Women's Christian Association, whose duties require regular travel in supervising and directing Young Men's Christian or Young Women's Christian Association work, secretaries of duly organized religious work, or to indigent persons, or to inmates of the Confederate homes or State homes for disabled soldiers and sailors, or to disabled soldiers and sailors, including those about to enter, and those returning home after discharge; nor from giving free carriage to its own officers, employees, and members of their families, representatives of the press and members of the Department of State Police or to any other person or persons to whom the giving of such free carriage is not otherwise prohibited by the law; nor to prevent the principal officers of any air carrier from exchanging passes or tickets with other air carriers of any air, motor vehicle, steamship, or electric railway companies for their officers, employees and members of their families.

Code 1950, § 56-191; 1970, c. 708; 1971, Ex. Sess., c. 17.
Va. Code Ann. § 5.1-90.1 — Virginia Code / Title 5.1 / Chapter 9 / Article 1 / Section 5.1-90.1
Incidental transportation of certain passengers and property by motor vehicle
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit the transportation of property or guards or other attendants of such property by motor vehicle when such transportation is incidental to transportation by aircraft, provided that such transportation shall not exceed twenty-five miles from airport to destination of such guards or other attendants or property.

1972, c. 281.
Va. Code Ann. § 5.1-2.14 — Virginia Code / Title 5.1 / Chapter 1 / Article 1 / Section 5.1-2.14
Contracts, leases, and other arrangements
Status: in_force

A. In connection with the operation of an airport or air navigation facility owned or controlled by the Board, the Board may enter into contracts, leases, and other arrangements with any person or persons (i) granting the privilege of using or improving the airport or air navigation facility or any portion or facility thereof or space therein consistent with the purposes of this chapter; (ii) conferring the privileges of supplying goods, commodities, things, services, or facilities at the airport or air navigation facility; and (iii) making available services to be furnished by the Board or its agents at the airport or air navigation facility.

In each case the Board may establish the terms and conditions and fix the charges, rentals, or fee for the privilege or service, which shall be reasonable and uniform for the same class of privilege or service at each airport and shall be established with due regard to the property and improvements used and the expenses of operation to the Board; provided that in no case shall the public be deprived of its rightful, equal, and uniform use of the airport, air navigation facility, or portion of facility thereof.

B. Except as may be limited by the terms and conditions of any grant, loan, or agreement authorized by § 5.1-2.16 , the Board may by contract, lease, or other arrangements, upon a consideration fixed by it, grant to any qualified person, for a term not to exceed thirty years, the privilege of operating, as agent of the Board or otherwise, any airport owned or controlled by the Board; provided that no person shall be granted any authority to operate an airport other than as a public airport or to enter into any contracts, leases, or other arrangements in connection with the operation of the airport which the Board might not have undertaken under subsection A of this section.

1980, c. 750.
Va. Code Ann. § 5.1-2.7 — Virginia Code / Title 5.1 / Chapter 1 / Article 1 / Section 5.1-2.7
Revenue bonds generally
Status: in_force

The Board is hereby authorized to provide for the issuance, at one time or from time to time, of revenue bonds of the Board for the purpose of paying all or any part of the cost of any one or more airport projects or of any portion or portions thereof. The principal of and the interest on such bonds shall be payable solely from the funds provided in this chapter for such payment. Any bonds of the Board issued pursuant to this chapter shall not constitute a debt of the Commonwealth, or any political subdivision thereof other than the Board, and shall so state on their face. Neither the commissioners of the Board nor any person executing such bonds shall be liable personally thereon by reason of the issuance thereof. The bonds of each issue shall be dated, shall bear interest at such rate or rates as may be determined by the Board, shall mature at such time or times not exceeding forty years from their date or dates, as may be determined by the Board, and may be made redeemable before maturity, at the option of the Board, at such price or prices and under such terms and conditions as may be fixed by the Board prior to the issuance of the bonds. The Board shall determine the form and the manner of execution of the bonds, including any interest coupons to be attached thereto, and shall fix the denomination or denominations of the bonds and the place or places of payment of principal and interest, which may be at any bank or trust company within or without the Commonwealth. In case any officer whose signature or a facsimile of whose signature shall appear on any bonds or coupons shall cease to be such officer before the delivery of such bonds, such signature or such facsimile shall nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all purposes the same as if he had remained in office until such delivery. The bonds may be issued in coupon or in registered form or both, as the Board may determine, and provision may be made for the registration of any coupon bonds as to principal alone and also as to both principal and interest, for the reconversion into coupon bonds of any bonds registered as to both principal and interest, and for the interchange of registered and coupon bonds. The Board may sell such bonds in such manner, either at public or private sale, and for such price as it may determine will best effect the purposes of this chapter.

The proceeds of the bonds of each issue shall be used solely for the payment of the cost of the airport project or projects for which such bonds shall have been issued, and shall be disbursed in such manner and under such restrictions, if any, as the Board may provide in the resolution authorizing the issuance of such bonds or in the trust agreement hereinafter mentioned securing the same. If the proceeds of the bonds of any issue, by error of estimates or otherwise, shall be less than such cost, additional bonds may in like manner be issued to provide the amount of such deficit, and, unless otherwise provided in the resolution authorizing the issuance of such bonds or in the trust agreement securing the same, shall be deemed to be of the same issue and shall be entitled to payment from the same fund without preference or priority of the bonds first issued. If the proceeds of the bonds of any issue shall exceed such cost, the surplus shall be deposited to the credit of the sinking fund for such bonds, or may be applied to the payment of the cost of any additional airport project or projects.

Prior to the preparation of definitive bonds, the Board may, under like restrictions, issue interim receipts or temporary bonds with or without coupons, exchangeable for definitive bonds when such bonds shall have been executed and are available for delivery. The Board may also provide for the replacement of any bonds which shall become mutilated or shall be destroyed or lost. Bonds may be issued under the provisions of this chapter without obtaining the consent of any department, division, commission, board, bureau or agency of the Commonwealth, and without any other proceedings or the happening of any other conditions or things than those proceedings, conditions or things which are specifically required by this chapter.

1980, c. 750; 1982, c. 563.
Va. Code Ann. § 5.1-2.13 — Virginia Code / Title 5.1 / Chapter 1 / Article 1 / Section 5.1-2.13
Revenue refunding bonds; bonds for refunding and for cost of additional projects
Status: in_force

The Board is hereby authorized to provide for the issuance of revenue refunding bonds of the Board for the purpose of refunding any bonds then outstanding which shall have been issued under the provisions of this chapter, including the payment of any redemption premium thereon and any interest accrued or to accrue to the date of redemption of such bonds, and, if deemed advisable by the Board, for the additional purpose of constructing improvements, extensions, or enlargements of the airport project or projects in connection with which the bonds to be refunded shall have been issued. The Board is further authorized to provide by resolution for the issuance of its revenue bonds for the combined purpose of (i) refunding any bonds then outstanding which shall have been issued under the provisions of this chapter including the payment of any redemption premium thereon and any interest accrued or to accrue to the date of redemption of such bonds, and (ii) paying all or any part of the cost of any additional airport project or projects or of any portion or portions thereof. The issuance of such bonds, the maturities, and other details thereof, the rights of the holders thereof, and the rights, duties, and obligations of the Commonwealth in respect of the same shall be governed by the provisions of this chapter insofar as the same may be applicable.

1980, c. 750.
Va. Code Ann. § 5.1-2.8 — Virginia Code / Title 5.1 / Chapter 1 / Article 1 / Section 5.1-2.8
Trust agreement securing bonds
Status: in_force

In the discretion of the Board any bonds issued under the provisions of this chapter may be secured by a trust agreement by and between the Board and a corporate trustee, which may be any trust company or bank having the powers of a trust company within or without the Commonwealth. Such trust agreement or the resolution providing for the issuance of such bonds may pledge or assign the revenues to be received, but shall not convey or mortgage any airport project or any part thereof. Such trust agreement or resolution providing for the issuance of such bonds may contain such provisions for protecting and enforcing the rights and remedies of the bondholders as may be reasonable and proper and not in violation of law, including covenants setting forth the duties of the Board in relation to the acquisition of property and the acquisition, construction, establishment, improvement, extension, enlargement, equipment, maintenance, repair, operation, and insurance of the airport project or projects in connection with which such bonds shall have been authorized, the rates and fees to be charged, the custody, safeguarding, and application of all moneys, and conditions or limitations with respect to the issuance of additional bonds. It shall be lawful for any bank or trust company incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth which may act as depositary of the proceeds of bonds or of revenues to furnish such indemnifying bonds or to pledge such securities as may be required by the Board. Any such trust agreement may set forth the rights and remedies of the bondholders and of the trustee, and may restrict the individual right of action by bondholders. In addition to the foregoing, any such trust agreement or resolution may contain such other provisions as the Board may deem reasonable and proper for the security of the bondholders. All expenses incurred in carrying out the provisions of such trust agreement or resolution may be treated as a part of the cost of the operation of the airport project or projects.

1980, c. 750.
Va. Code Ann. § 5.1-171 — Virginia Code / Title 5.1 / Chapter 10 / Section 5.1-171
Remedies
Status: in_force

Any holder of bonds issued under the provisions of this act or of any of the coupons appertaining thereto, and the trustee under any trust agreement, except to the extent the rights herein given may be restricted by such trust agreement, may either at law or in equity, by suit, action, injunction, mandamus or other proceedings, protect and enforce any and all rights under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, or granted by this act or under such trust agreement or the resolution authorizing the issuance of such bonds and may enforce and compel the performance of all duties required by this act or by such agreement or resolution to be performed by the Authority or by any officer or agent thereof including the fixing, charging and collection of fees or other charges.

2001, c. 342 .
Va. Code Ann. § 5.1-48 — Virginia Code / Title 5.1 / Chapter 3 / Article 3 / Section 5.1-48
Repealed
Status: repealed

Repealed by Acts 1988, c. 70.
Va. Code Ann. § 5.1-90 — Virginia Code / Title 5.1 / Chapter 9 / Article 1 / Section 5.1-90
Exempted aircraft
Status: in_force

This chapter shall not be construed to cover or include aircraft used exclusively in transporting or handling United States mail, or aircraft while used exclusively in interstate commerce; provided, however, that any common carrier of passengers by airplane holding proper authority for and operating in interstate commerce on January 1, 1970, in the transportation of passengers between any licensed airport adjacent to or within three miles of the Virginia State Line on the one hand and any other licensed airport in Virginia on the other, shall, without further proceedings, be issued a certificate by the Commission authorizing such operations as a common carrier of passengers by aircraft in intrastate commerce if application is made to the Commission within 120 days after this section takes effect. Pending the determination of any such application, the continuance of such operation without a certificate shall be lawful.

Code 1950, § 56-143; 1952, c. 597; 1970, c. 708.
Va. Code Ann. § 5.1-159 — Virginia Code / Title 5.1 / Chapter 10 / Section 5.1-159
Operation of foreign trade zone
Status: in_force

The Authority is authorized and empowered to establish, operate and maintain a foreign trade zone and otherwise to expedite and encourage foreign commerce.

2001, c. 342 .
Va. Code Ann. § 5.1-9.7 — Virginia Code / Title 5.1 / Chapter 1 / Article 1 / Section 5.1-9.7
Same; condition of bond, etc
Status: in_force

The insurance bond, or other security, shall obligate the insurer or surety to pay any final judgment for damages sustained by the passengers, shippers, or consignees for injury to any passenger or passengers, or for loss or damage to property entrusted to such contract carrier when a cargo policy is required, and for any and all injuries to persons and loss of, or damage to, property resulting from the negligent operation of any aircraft.

1980, c. 721.
Va. Code Ann. § 5.1-2.12 — Virginia Code / Title 5.1 / Chapter 1 / Article 1 / Section 5.1-2.12
Bonds made securities for investment and deposit
Status: in_force

Bonds issued by the Board under the provisions of this chapter are hereby made securities in which all public officers and public bodies of the Commonwealth and its political subdivisions, all insurance companies, trust companies, banking associations, investment companies, executors, administrators, trustees, and other fiduciaries may properly and legally invest funds, including capital in their control or belonging to them. Such bonds are hereby made securities which may properly and legally be deposited with and received by any state or municipal officer or any agency or political subdivision of the Commonwealth for any purpose for which the deposit of bonds or obligations of the Commonwealth is now or may hereafter be authorized by law.

1980, c. 750.
Va. Code Ann. § 5.1-88.6 — Virginia Code / Title 5.1 / Chapter 8.1 / Section 5.1-88.6
Parachute jump training schools; disclosure of liability insurance coverage; penalty
Status: in_force

A. Every person operating a parachute jump training school in the Commonwealth shall disclose to his students whether he has obtained, and is maintaining, personal injury liability insurance, as defined in § 38.2-117 , for the benefit and protection of such students during their training.

B. The disclosure required by this section shall be in writing and provided to every student prior to the commencement of any training.

C. Any person failing to provide the disclosure required by this section shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor.

1993, c. 46.
Va. Code Ann. § 5.1-25 — Virginia Code / Title 5.1 / Chapter 1 / Article 2 / Section 5.1-25
Operation of aircraft by nonresident
Status: in_force

A nonresident of this Commonwealth may operate aircraft engaged in operations other than for hire or reward in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Board, provided such nonresident and the aircraft to be so operated shall have been certified under federal law and shall have complied with the laws of the state in which such nonresident resides relative to aircraft and the operation thereof. A nonresident-owned aircraft engaged in intrastate operation for hire or reward must be licensed with the Department in accordance with this title and the Board's regulations.

Code 1950, § 5-12; 1966, c. 576; 1970, c. 717; 1979, c. 272; 1988, c. 45.
Va. Code Ann. § 5.1-2.15 — Virginia Code / Title 5.1 / Chapter 1 / Article 1 / Section 5.1-2.15
Resolutions, rules and regulations, etc
Status: in_force

The Board is authorized to adopt, amend, and repeal such reasonable resolutions, rules, regulations, and orders as it shall deem necessary for the management, government, and use of any airport or air navigation facility owned by it or under its control. No rule, regulation, order, or standard prescribed by the Board shall be inconsistent with, or contrary to, any law of this Commonwealth or act of the Congress of the United States or any regulation promulgated or standard established pursuant thereto concerning such airport or the operation of aircraft. The Board shall keep on file at the principal office of the Board for public inspection a copy of all its rules and regulations.

1980, c. 750.
Va. Code Ann. § 5.1-2.4 — Virginia Code / Title 5.1 / Chapter 1 / Article 1 / Section 5.1-2.4
Repealed
Status: repealed

Repealed by Acts 1980, c. 728.
Va. Code Ann. § 5.1-2.2:3 — Virginia Code / Title 5.1 / Chapter 1 / Article 1 / Section 5.1-2.2:3
Transparency and accountability in the use of Commonwealth Aviation Fund revenues
Status: in_force

A. By November 1 of each year, the Board shall report to the Governor and the General Assembly on the use of Commonwealth Aviation Fund revenues the previous fiscal year. The report shall include at a minimum the following:

1. The use of entitlement funds allocated pursuant to subdivision B 1 of § 33.2-1526.6 by each commercial service airport sponsor, including the amount of funds that are unobligated;

2. The award and use of discretionary funds allocated for commercial service and regional business airports pursuant to subdivision B 2 a (1) of § 33.2-1526.6 by every such airport;

3. The award and use of discretionary funds allocated for community business and local service airports pursuant to subdivision B 2 a (2) of § 33.2-1526.6 by every such airport; and

4. The award and use of discretionary funds allocated for all airports pursuant to subdivision B 2 b of § 33.2-1526.6 by every such airport.

Such report shall also include the status of ongoing projects funded in whole or in part by the Commonwealth Aviation Fund pursuant to § 33.2-1526.6 .

B. Each year prior to the release of entitlement funds allocated pursuant to subdivision B 1 of § 33.2-1526.6 , each commercial service airport sponsor shall submit a plan that outlines the planned use of such funds for the upcoming fiscal year to the Board for review and approval. The Board shall approve such plan provided that the use of funds is in accordance with Board policies. A commercial service airport sponsor may modify its plan during a fiscal year by submitting a revised plan to the Board for review.

C. The Board shall have the right to withhold entitlement funds allocated pursuant to subdivision B 1 of § 33.2-1526.6 in the event that the entitlement utilization plan is not approved by the Board or the commercial service airport sponsor uses the funds in a manner that is inconsistent with the approved plan.

2017, c. 709 ; 2018, c. 506 ; 2020, cc. 1230 , 1275 ; 2026, c. 458 .
Va. Code Ann. § 5.1-88.8 — Virginia Code / Title 5.1 / Chapter 8.2 / Section 5.1-88.8
What constitutes proof of financial responsibility
Status: in_force

The following shall constitute proof of financial responsibility as required by § 5.1-88.7 :

1. The issuance, by an insurance company licensed to write such insurance in the Commonwealth, of a policy of bodily injury and property damage liability insurance or a policy or policies written pursuant to Chapter 48 ( § 38.2-4805.1 et seq.) of Title 38.2, which provide coverage with respect to each airport or landing area in the amount of one million dollars covering bodily injury and property damage liability in any one accident; or

2. The delivery to the Department of one million dollars cash or in securities such as fiduciaries may invest in as provided by §§ 64.2-1502 through 64.2-1505 . Such money or securities so delivered to the Department shall be placed by it in the custody of the State Treasurer and shall be subject to execution to satisfy any judgment within the limits on amounts required by this chapter for personal injury and property damage liability insurance.

1995, cc. 682 , 690 .
Va. Code Ann. § 5.1-9.8 — Virginia Code / Title 5.1 / Chapter 1 / Article 1 / Section 5.1-9.8
Same; effect of failure to give or maintain adequate security
Status: in_force

Failure of any contract carrier holding a registration or permit issued by and under the authority of the Department to comply with any of the provisions of §§ 5.1-9.5 through 5.1-9.7 shall be a Class 1 misdemeanor and punishable as such.

1980, c. 721; 2017, c. 793 .
Va. Code Ann. § 5.1-169 — Virginia Code / Title 5.1 / Chapter 10 / Section 5.1-169
Trust funds
Status: in_force

All proceeds from the sale of bonds and revenues derived therefrom received pursuant to the provisions of this act shall be deemed to be trust funds to be held and applied solely as provided in this act. The Authority may, in the resolution authorizing the bonds or in the trust agreement securing such bonds, provide for the payment of the proceeds of the sale of the bonds and the revenues of the Authority to a trustee, which may be any trust company or bank having the powers of a trust company within or without the Commonwealth of Virginia, which shall act as trustee of the funds, and hold and apply the same to the purposes of this act, subject to such regulations as this act and such resolution or trust agreement may provide. The trustee may invest and reinvest such funds in such securities as may be provided in the resolution authorizing the bonds or in the trust agreement securing such bonds.

2001, c. 342 .
Va. Code Ann. § 5.1-88.2 — Virginia Code / Title 5.1 / Chapter 8.1 / Section 5.1-88.2
What constitutes proof of financial responsibility
Status: in_force

A. The following shall constitute proof of financial responsibility as required by § 5.1-88.1 :

1. The issuance, by an insurance company licensed to write such insurance in this Commonwealth, of a policy or policies of bodily injury and property damage liability insurance, or a policy or policies written pursuant to Chapter 48 (§ 38.2-4805.1 et seq.) of Title 38.2 that provide coverage with respect to each such aircraft in the amount of $50,000 because of bodily injury to or death of one person in any one accident, including passenger liability, and $100,000 because of bodily injury to or death of two or more persons in any one accident, including passenger liability, and to a limit of $25,000 because of injury to or destruction of property of others in any one accident; or a single limit policy in the sum of $250,000, covering bodily injury and property damage liability in any one accident, including passenger liability of $50,000 per passenger seat; or

2. The execution of a bond by the registrant and by a surety company authorized to transact business in this Commonwealth conditioned for payment in amounts and under the same circumstances as would be required in a policy of bodily injury liability and property damage liability insurance, as required by the provisions of subdivision A 1; or

3. The delivery to the Department of $250,000 in cash or an irrevocable letter of credit in the amount of $250,000 from a depository institution as defined in § 2.2-4701 . Such money or securities so delivered to the Department shall be placed by it in the custody of the State Treasurer and shall be subject to execution to satisfy any judgment within the limits on amounts required by this chapter for personal injury and property damage liability insurance.

B. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection A of this section, for an aircraft commonly known as an "ultralight," as the same is now and may hereafter be defined by the Federal Aviation Administration, the proof of financial responsibility required by § 5.1-88.1 may be satisfied by the issuance as to that aircraft of a single limit insurance policy in the sum of $100,000 covering bodily injury and property damage liability in any one accident, that is issued by an insurance company licensed to write such insurance in this Commonwealth or written pursuant to Chapter 48 (§ 38.2-4805.1 et seq.) of Title 38.2.

Code 1950, § 5.1-84; 1968, c. 773; 1970, c. 707; 1979, c. 272; 1984, c. 169; 1992, c. 810; 2005, c. 451 ; 2007, c. 207 ; 2017, c. 793 .
Va. Code Ann. § 5.1-18 — Virginia Code / Title 5.1 / Chapter 1 / Article 2 / Section 5.1-18
Repealed
Status: repealed

Repealed by Acts 1988, c. 45.
Va. Code Ann. § 5.1-44 — Virginia Code / Title 5.1 / Chapter 3 / Article 2 / Section 5.1-44
Rules and regulations; fees and charges
Status: in_force

The governing body of such city, town or county, or a board, commission, authority or body created under § 5.1-36 , may adopt regulations not in conflict with the rules and regulations adopted and promulgated by the Board from time to time and establish fees or other charges for the use of such airport or landing field or may authorize an officer representing such city, town, county, board, commission, authority or body to adopt such regulations and establish such fees and charges.

Code 1950, § 5-36; 1966, c. 576; 1970, c. 717; 1979, c. 272.
Va. Code Ann. § 5.1-174 — Virginia Code / Title 5.1 / Chapter 10 / Section 5.1-174
Procurement Act exemption
Status: in_force

In light of the multijurisdictional nature of the Authority, an exemption is hereby provided to the Authority from the provisions of the Virginia Public Procurement Act.

2001, c. 342 .
Va. Code Ann. § 5.1-4 — Virginia Code / Title 5.1 / Chapter 1 / Article 1 / Section 5.1-4
Aircraft for use of Department; construction, etc., of aviation facilities by Department
Status: in_force

Within the limits of appropriations made for such purposes, the Department is authorized to purchase aircraft for the use of the Department, provided, however, that the Department shall not purchase any new or used executive aircraft unless specifically requested in the Governor's budget and approved by the General Assembly in the Appropriations Act, and to purchase land for and to construct, maintain and improve airports, landing fields and other aviation facilities within the Commonwealth for the promotion of aviation in the interest of the public; and neither the appropriations nor any part thereof may be transferred or used for any other purpose than is specified in this section.

Code 1950, § 5-4; 1966, c. 576; 1970, c. 717; 1979, c. 272.
Va. Code Ann. § 5.1-54 — Virginia Code / Title 5.1 / Chapter 5 / Section 5.1-54
Repealed
Status: repealed

Repealed by Acts 1979, c. 272.
Va. Code Ann. § 5.1-30.2 — Virginia Code / Title 5.1 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 5.1-30.2
Creation and management of Virginia Airports Revolving Fund
Status: in_force

There shall be set apart as a permanent and perpetual fund, to be known as the "Virginia Airports Revolving Fund," sums appropriated to the Fund by the General Assembly, all receipts by the Fund from loans made by it to local governments, all income from the investment of moneys held in the Fund, and any other sums designated for deposit to the Fund from any source public or private, including without limitation any federal grants, awards or other forms of assistance received by the Commonwealth that are eligible for deposit therein under federal law. The Authority shall administer and manage the Fund, and establish the interest rates and repayment terms of such loans as provided in this chapter, in accordance with a memorandum of agreement with the Board. The Board shall direct the distribution of loans from the Fund to particular local governments. Consistent with this chapter, the Board shall, after consultation with all interested parties, develop a guidance document governing project eligibility and project priority criteria. In order to carry out the administration and management of the Fund, the Authority, in consultation with the Board, is granted the power to employ officers, employees, agents, advisers and consultants, including, without limitation, attorneys, financial advisers, engineers and other technical advisers and public accountants and, the provisions of any other law to the contrary notwithstanding, to determine their duties and compensation without the approval of any other agency or instrumentality. The Authority may disburse from the Fund its reasonable costs and expenses incurred in the administration and management of the Fund and a reasonable fee to be approved by the Board for its management services.

1999, c. 897 .
Va. Code Ann. § 5.1-93 — Virginia Code / Title 5.1 / Chapter 9 / Article 1 / Section 5.1-93
Regulation of brokers
Status: in_force

The Commission shall also regulate brokers and make and enforce reasonable requirements respecting their licenses, financial responsibility, accounts, records, reports, operations and practices.

Code 1950, § 56-146; 1970, c. 708.
Va. Code Ann. § 5.1-30.4 — Virginia Code / Title 5.1 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 5.1-30.4
Collection of money due Fund
Status: in_force

The Authority is empowered to collect, or to authorize others to collect on its behalf, amounts due to the Fund under any loan to a local government, including, if appropriate, taking the action required by § 15.2-2659 to obtain payment of any amounts in default. Proceedings to recover amounts due to the Fund may be instituted by the Authority in the name of the Fund in the appropriate circuit court.

1999, c. 897 .
Va. Code Ann. § 5.1-162 — Virginia Code / Title 5.1 / Chapter 10 / Section 5.1-162
Refunding bonds
Status: in_force

The Authority is hereby authorized to provide by resolution for the issuance of its revenue refunding bonds for the purpose of refunding any bonds then outstanding which shall have been issued under the provisions of this act, including the payment of any redemption premium thereon and any interest accrued or to accrue to the date of redemption of such bonds, and if deemed advisable by the Authority, for either or both of the following additional purposes: constructing improvements, extensions or enlargement of the Authority Facilities in connection with which the bonds to be refunded shall have been issued, and paying all or any part of the cost of any additional Authority Facilities. The issuance of such bonds, the maturities and other details thereof, the rights of the holders thereof, and the rights, duties and obligations of the Authority in respect to the same, shall be governed by the provisions of this act insofar as the same may be applicable. Revenue refunding bonds issued under this section may be sold or exchanged for outstanding bonds issued under this act and, if sold, the proceeds thereof may be applied to the purchase, redemption or payment of such outstanding bonds.

2001, c. 342 .
Va. Code Ann. § 5.1-33 — Virginia Code / Title 5.1 / Chapter 3 / Article 1 / Section 5.1-33
Public purpose declared
Status: in_force

Any lands, easements or privileges acquired, owned, controlled or occupied by any cities, incorporated towns and counties of the Commonwealth under the provisions of this article are hereby declared to be acquired, owned, controlled or occupied for a public purpose, and as a matter of public necessity; and such lands, easements and privileges so acquired, owned, controlled or occupied are hereby declared to be acquired, owned, controlled or occupied for public, governmental and municipal purposes, and to be within the definition of property acquired for public uses as such term is used in Article I, Section 11 of the Constitution of Virginia.

Code 1950, §§ 5-22, 5-30; 1966, c. 576; 1971, Ex. Sess., c. 26.
Va. Code Ann. § 5.1-7.2 — Virginia Code / Title 5.1 / Chapter 1 / Article 1 / Section 5.1-7.2
Registration of private landing areas not within five miles of commercial airport
Status: in_force

Any person owning an area for landing any aircraft, which area is not within five miles of a commercial airport and has been constructed by such person for his private use and which is not open to the general public, shall only be required to register, upon forms furnished by the Department, such landing area with the Department and with the Federal Aviation Administration.

1981, c. 326.
Va. Code Ann. § 5.1-9.2 — Virginia Code / Title 5.1 / Chapter 1 / Article 1 / Section 5.1-9.2
Contract carriers; permit and registration required
Status: in_force

No person shall operate or engage in the business of a contract carrier by aircraft intrastate in the airspace of this Commonwealth unless such person has secured from the Department a permit authorizing him to conduct such operation or to engage in such business and has registered under § 5.1-5 all aircraft used in this Commonwealth.

Code 1950, § 5.1-103; 1970, c. 708; 1979, c. 357; 1980, c. 721; 2017, c. 793 .
Va. Code Ann. § 5.1-2.6 — Virginia Code / Title 5.1 / Chapter 1 / Article 1 / Section 5.1-2.6
Disposal of airport, air navigation facility or other property
Status: in_force

Except as may be limited by the terms and conditions of any grant, loan or agreement authorized by § 5.1-2.16 the Board may, by sale, lease, or otherwise, dispose of any airport, air navigation facility, or other property, or portion thereof or interest therein, acquired pursuant to this chapter. Such disposal by sale, lease, or otherwise, shall be in accordance with the laws of this Commonwealth governing the disposition of other public property, except that in the case of disposal to another authority, a municipality or an agency of the Commonwealth or federal government for use and operation as a public airport, the sale, lease, or other disposal may be effected in such manner and upon such terms as the commissioners of the Board may deem in the best interest of aviation.

1980, c. 750.
Va. Code Ann. § 5.1-118 — Virginia Code / Title 5.1 / Chapter 9 / Article 7 / Section 5.1-118
Policies, bonds or certificates to be filed with Commission; securities deposited in lieu thereof
Status: in_force

Each holder of a certificate or permit issued by the Commission shall keep on file with the Commission an insurance policy, bond or certificate of insurance in lieu thereof, certifying that such policy or bond covers the liability of such air carrier in accordance with the provisions of this article, issued by an insurance company or association or other insurer authorized to transact business in this Commonwealth, and such insurance, bond or certificate of insurance filed with the Commission shall be kept in full force at all times. The policy, bond or certificate of insurance shall remain in the files of the Commission six months after the insurance or bond has expired or has been cancelled for any cause. If federal, state or municipal bonds are deposited with the State Treasurer in lieu thereof, such bonds shall remain so deposited until six months after the authority for use of equipment insured has expired or is cancelled for any cause, unless otherwise ordered by the Commission.

Code 1950, § 56-172; 1970, c. 708; 1975, c. 211.
Va. Code Ann. § 5.1-91 — Virginia Code / Title 5.1 / Chapter 9 / Article 1 / Section 5.1-91
Air carriers to comply with chapter; subject to regulation by Commission
Status: in_force

No air carrier shall operate any aircraft for the transportation of passengers or property for compensation in the airspace of this Commonwealth except in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, and every such air carrier is hereby declared to be subject to control, supervision and regulation by the Commission.

Code 1950, § 56-144; 1970, c. 708.
Va. Code Ann. § 5.1-40 — Virginia Code / Title 5.1 / Chapter 3 / Article 1 / Section 5.1-40
Lease of land acquired; approval by Department
Status: in_force

Any political subdivision or privately owned, licensed public use airport acquiring land under the provisions of this article may individually, or jointly where so operated, lease the same, or any part thereof, to any individual or corporation desiring to use the same for the purpose of operating an airport or landing field, or for the purpose of landing or starting airplanes therefrom or for other aviation purposes, and on such terms and subject to such conditions and regulations as may be provided; and any political subdivision or privately owned, licensed public use airport may enter into a contract in the form of a lease providing for the use of such land, or any part thereof, by the government of the United States for the use by the government of such land for aviation, mail delivery or other aviation purposes upon nominal or other rental or without consideration, provided the political subdivision or privately owned, licensed public use airport certifies that the lease meets the terms and provisions of any and all state and federal grants.

Code 1950, § 5-38; 1966, c. 576; 1979, c. 272; 2012, cc. 28 , 805 , 836 .
Va. Code Ann. § 5.1-127 — Virginia Code / Title 5.1 / Chapter 9 / Article 8 / Section 5.1-127
Prescribing divisions of joint rates
Status: in_force

Whenever, after hearing, upon complaint or upon its own initiative, the Commission is of opinion that the divisions of joint rates, fares or charges, applicable to the transportation of passengers or property by common or restricted common carriers by aircraft or by such carriers in conjunction with common carriers by railroad, motor vehicle, express and/or water are or will be unjust, unreasonable, inequitable, or unduly preferential or prejudicial as between the carriers parties thereto (whether agreed upon by such carriers, or any of them, or otherwise established), the Commission shall by order prescribe the just, reasonable, and equitable divisions thereof to be received by the several carriers. In cases where the joint rate, fare, or charge was established pursuant to a finding or order of the Commission and the divisions thereof are found by it to have been unjust, unreasonable, or inequitable, or unduly preferential or prejudicial, the Commission may also by order determine what would have been the just, reasonable, and equitable divisions thereof to be received by the several carriers, and require adjustment to be made in accordance therewith. The order of the Commission may require the adjustment of divisions between the carriers, in accordance with the order, from the date of filing the complaint or entry of order of investigation or such other date subsequent as the Commission finds justified and, in the case of joint rates prescribed by the Commission, the order as to divisions may be made effective as a part of the original order.

Code 1950, § 56-182; 1970, c. 708.
Va. Code Ann. § 5.1-138 — Virginia Code / Title 5.1 / Chapter 9 / Article 8 / Section 5.1-138
Liability for additional charges
Status: in_force

When any common carrier by aircraft is instructed by a shipper or consignor to deliver property transported by such carrier to a consignee other than the shipper or consignor, such consignee shall not be legally liable for transportation charges in respect of the transportation of such property (beyond those billed against him at the time of delivery for which he is otherwise liable) which may be found to be due after the property has been delivered to him, if the consignee (a) is an agent only and had no beneficial title in the property, and (b) prior to delivery of the property has notified the delivering carrier in writing of the fact of such agency and absence of beneficial title, and, in the case of a shipment reconsigned or diverted to a point other than that specified in the original bill of lading, has also notified the delivering carrier in writing of the name and address of the beneficial owner of the property. In such cases the shipper or consignor, or, in the case of a shipment so reconsigned or diverted, the beneficial owner shall be liable for such additional charges, irrespective of any provisions to the contrary in the bill of lading or in the contract under which the shipment was made. If the consignee has given to the carrier erroneous information as to who is the beneficial owner, such consignee shall himself be liable for such additional charges, notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this section. On shipments reconsigned or diverted by any agent who has furnished the carrier with a notice of agency and the proper name and address of the beneficial owner, and when such shipments are refused or abandoned at ultimate destination, the beneficial owner shall be liable for all legally applicable charges in connection therewith.

Code 1950, § 56-193; 1970, c. 708.
Va. Code Ann. § 5.1-2.22 — Virginia Code / Title 5.1 / Chapter 1 / Article 1 / Section 5.1-2.22
Acquisition of airport previously operated by United States
Status: in_force

Whenever the Board shall acquire ownership and jurisdiction over any airport or airports previously operated by an agency of the United States, the Board is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with such agency of the United States, as a condition of the acquisition of the airport, for the provision, necessary and appropriate use, maintenance, and operation, of such airport facilities as may be required by the United States or any specified agency or agencies thereof.

1980, c. 750.
Va. Code Ann. § 5.1-21 — Virginia Code / Title 5.1 / Chapter 1 / Article 2 / Section 5.1-21
Powers of conservator of the peace conferred upon pilot
Status: in_force

The pilot of any aircraft carrying passengers for hire while actively engaged in the operation of such aircraft shall be a special policeman and have all the powers of a conservator of the peace in the enforcement of order on such aircraft and while in pursuit of persons for disorder upon such aircraft and until such persons as may be arrested by him shall have been placed in confinement or delivered to the custody of some other conservator of the peace or police officer.

Code 1950, § 5-14.2; 1958, c. 561, § 2; 1966, c. 576.
Va. Code Ann. § 5.1-25.1 — Virginia Code / Title 5.1 / Chapter 1 / Article 3 / Section 5.1-25.1
Permit required for erection of certain structures
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any person to erect any structure, any part of which penetrates into or through any licensed airport's or United States government or military air facility's clear zone, approach zone, imaginary surface, obstruction clearance surface, obstruction clearance zone, or surface or zone as described in regulations of the Department of Aviation or the Federal Aviation Administration, without securing a permit for its erection from the Board. This section shall not apply to any structure to be erected in a county, city or town which has an ordinance regulating the height of such structures to prevent the penetration of zones and surfaces provided for in Federal Aviation Regulation Part 77 and Rule 19 of the Department of Aviation.

For the purpose of this section, "structure" shall mean any object, including a mobile object, constructed or erected by man, including but not limited to buildings, towers, cranes, smokestacks, earth formations, overhead transmission lines, flag poles, and ship masts.

1968, c. 744; 1979, c. 272; 1981, c. 326; 1989, cc. 202, 255; 1990, c. 384.
Va. Code Ann. § 5.1-45 — Virginia Code / Title 5.1 / Chapter 3 / Article 2 / Section 5.1-45
Appropriations by local authorities
Status: in_force

The governing body of any city, town or county to which this chapter is applicable may appropriate or cause to be raised by taxation in such city, town or county a sum sufficient to carry out the provisions of this chapter.

Code 1950, § 5-39; 1966, c. 576.
Va. Code Ann. § 5.1-140 — Virginia Code / Title 5.1 / Chapter 9 / Article 9 / Section 5.1-140
Unlawful to disclose certain information
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any air carrier or broker or any officer, receiver, trustee, lessee, agent, or employee of such carrier, broker, or person, or for any other person authorized by such carrier, broker, or person to receive information, knowingly to disclose to, or permit to be acquired by any person other than the shipper or consignee, without the consent of such shipper or consignee, any information concerning the nature, kind, quantity, destination, consignee, or routing of any property tendered or delivered to such air carrier or broker for such transportation, which information may be used to the detriment or prejudice of such shipper or consignee, or which may improperly disclose his business transactions to a competitor; and it shall also be unlawful for any person to solicit or receive knowingly any such information which may be so used.

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent the giving of such information in response to any legal process issued under the authority of any court, or to any officer or agent of the government of the United States or of any state, territory, or district thereof, in the exercise of his power, or to any officer or other duly authorized person seeking such information for the prosecution of persons charged with or suspected of crimes or to another carrier or broker, or its duly authorized agent, for the purpose of adjusting mutual traffic accounts in the ordinary course of business of such carriers or brokers.

Code 1950, § 56-195; 1970, c. 708.
Va. Code Ann. § 5.1-88.9 — Virginia Code / Title 5.1 / Chapter 8.2 / Section 5.1-88.9
Certain sections of Code incorporated by reference; definitions
Status: in_force

The provisions of §§ 46.2-424 , 46.2-447 through 46.2-452 , 46.2-456 through 46.2-458 , 46.2-461 , and 46.2-463 shall apply to all policies of insurance or other evidence of financial responsibility hereunder except that whenever the word "Commissioner" appears in any of said sections it shall be taken to mean the Director of the Department of Aviation; and whenever the word "Department" or "Department of Motor Vehicles" appears, it shall also be taken to mean the Department of Aviation and "vehicle" or "motor vehicle" shall be taken to mean "aircraft."

1995, cc. 682 , 690 .
Va. Code Ann. § 5.1-3 — Virginia Code / Title 5.1 / Chapter 1 / Article 1 / Section 5.1-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

Repealed by Acts 1979, c. 272.
Va. Code Ann. § 5.1-37 — Virginia Code / Title 5.1 / Chapter 3 / Article 1 / Section 5.1-37
Public waters and submerged lands
Status: in_force

The powers herein granted to counties, cities and towns include the power to establish, maintain and operate airports and landing areas and other air navigation facilities in, over and upon any public waters of this Commonwealth, or any submerged land under such public waters, within the limits or jurisdiction of or bordering on such counties, cities or towns.

Code 1950, § 5-26; 1966, c. 576.
Va. Code Ann. § 5.1-151 — Virginia Code / Title 5.1 / Chapter 9 / Article 9 / Section 5.1-151
Right to amend, revoke, etc., rights, certificates or franchises
Status: in_force

The right and power of the General Assembly to amend, alter, revoke or repeal any and all rights, certificates, or franchises granted pursuant to the provisions of this chapter is hereby reserved.

Code 1950, § 56-206; 1970, c. 708.