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SC Code § 55-3-60 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 55 - Aeronautics|Chapter 3 - State Law For Aeronautics|Section 55-3-60. Liability and lien for damages.

 The owner of an aircraft operated over the land or waters of this State is absolutely liable for injury to persons or property on the land or water beneath the aircraft which is caused by ascent, descent or flight of the aircraft or the dropping or falling of an object from an aircraft, whether the owner was negligent or not, unless the injury is caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the person injured or of the owner or bailee of the property injured. If the aircraft is leased at the time of the injury to person or property both owner and lessee is liable and they may be sued jointly or either or both of them may be sued separately. An airman who is not the owner or lessee is liable only for the consequences of his negligence. The injured person or owner or bailee of the injured property shall have a lien next in priority to the lien for State and county taxes on the aircraft causing the injury to the extent of the damage caused by the aircraft or an object falling from it. A chattel mortgagee, conditional vendor or trustee under an equipment trust of an aircraft out of possession shall not be considered an owner or lessee within the provisions of this section. This section shall not apply to damage to airport property that is neither malicious nor intentional, nor shall this section apply to damage to crushable materials, collapsible structures, or aircraft arresting systems that are designed to deform when used.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 2-6; 1952 Code Section 2-6; 1942 Code Section 7104; 1932 Code Section 7104; 1929 (36) 220; 1946 (44) 1371; 2012 Act No. 270, Section 2, eff June 18, 2012.  Effect of Amendment  The 2012 amendment in the third sentence, substituted "airman" for "aeronaut"; added the last sentence to the section; and made other, nonsubstantive, changes throughout.
SC Code § 55-3-70 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 55 - Aeronautics|Chapter 3 - State Law For Aeronautics|Section 55-3-70. Liability for collisions.

 Subject to the provisions of Section 55-1-10, the liability of the owner of one aircraft to the owner of another aircraft, or to an airman or passengers on either aircraft, for damage caused by collision on land or in the air must be determined by the rules of law applicable to torts on land.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 2-7; 1952 Code Section 2-7; 1942 Code Section 7105; 1932 Code Section 7105; 1929 (36) 220; 2012 Act No. 270, Section 2, eff June 18, 2012.  Effect of Amendment  The 2012 amendment substituted "an airman" for "aeronauts"; and made another nonsubstantive change.
SC Code § 55-3-80 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 55 - Aeronautics|Chapter 3 - State Law For Aeronautics|Section 55-3-80. Crimes and torts.

 All crimes, torts, and other wrongs committed by or against an airman or passenger while in flight over this State is governed by the laws of this State. The question of whether damage occasioned by or to an aircraft while in flight over this State constitutes a tort, crime, or other wrong by or against the owner of the aircraft must be determined by the laws of this State.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 2-8; 1952 Code Section 2-8; 1942 Code Section 7106; 1932 Code Section 7106; 1929 (36) 220; 2012 Act No. 270, Section 2, eff June 18, 2012.  Effect of Amendment  The 2012 amendment substituted "airman" for "aeronaut" following "wrongs committed by or against an"; and made nonsubstantive changes throughout the section.
SC Code § 55-3-90 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 55 - Aeronautics|Chapter 3 - State Law For Aeronautics|Section 55-3-90. Use of navigable waters for landing, docking, and takeoff of seaplanes.

 Navigable waterways, which are available for use under the public trust doctrine, may be used for the landing, docking, and takeoff of seaplanes in accordance with this provision. This section does not authorize the use of seaplanes in a manner or location which would violate the property rights of another person.  During the landing, docking, and takeoff of a seaplane, its pilot shall comply with all applicable federal and state laws and aeronautical rules.  Seaplane takeoff, landing, and water operations must be done safely and in a manner which does not endanger other persons, watercraft, and property.  A seaplane shall not land, dock, or take off on a waterway in a manner that would violate applicable laws, ordinances, and rules if done by a motorized watercraft, except that a seaplane is not required to comply with a statewide speed limit for watercraft while landing and taking off, if a higher speed is necessary for safe operation and is not in conflict with any other restrictions applicable to watercraft.  In no event shall the landing, docking, or takeoff of seaplanes be approved if the landing, docking, or takeoff would pose unreasonable risks to public health, safety, or property as determined by the division.  HISTORY: 2012 Act No. 270, Section 2, eff June 18, 2012.  Editor's Note  Former Section 55-3-90 was entitled "Contracts" and was derived from 1962 Code Section 2-9; 1952 Code Section 2 9; 1942 Code Section 7107; 1932 Code Section 7107; 1929 (36) 220.
SC Code § 55-3-100 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 55 - Aeronautics|Chapter 3 - State Law For Aeronautics|Section 55-3-100. Restrictions on the use of waterway by seaplane; criteria.

 If the division determines that use of a waterway by a seaplane poses an unreasonable risk to public health, safety, or property, the division or commission may withdraw approval or limit use of the waterway or make the use of the waterway subject to conditions, after following criteria set forth in this section. If considered necessary to protect public health, safety or property, the division may issue an interim order restricting the use of a waterway by a seaplane pending completion of the procedures in this section. In determining if a waterway is suitable for seaplane use, the division shall consider the following criteria:  (1) the safety and general suitability of the waterway for seaplane use;  (2) the impact of seaplane use on the use and enjoyment of the waterway and adjacent properties by other persons;  (3) the availability of suitable alternative waterways for seaplane use;  (4) the public interest in fostering aviation and allowing the use of navigable waterways for aviation and other purposes;  (5) whether competing interests may be balanced by imposing limitations or conditions on use of the waterway by seaplanes; and  (6) any other factor which reasonably would be affected by a decision to allow seaplane use notwithstanding the local ordinance.  HISTORY: 2012 Act No. 270, Section 2, eff June 18, 2012.  Editor's Note  Former Section 55-3-100 was entitled "Trick flying and other misuse of aircraft" and was derived from 1962 Code Section 2 10; 1952 Code Section 2-10; 1942 Code Sections 1130, 7108; 1932 Code Sections 1130, 7108; 1929 (36) 220.
SC Code § 55-3-110 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 55 - Aeronautics|Chapter 3 - State Law For Aeronautics|Section 55-3-110. Hunting from aircraft.

 An airman or passenger who, while in flight within this State, shall intentionally kill or attempt to kill any birds or animals is guilty of a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of not more than two thousand dollars, or by imprisonment for not more than thirty days, or both.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 2-11; 1952 Code Section 2-11; 1942 Code Section 7109; 1932 Code Section 7109; 1929 (36) 220; 2012 Act No. 270, Section 2, eff June 18, 2012.  Effect of Amendment  The 2012 amendment substituted "An airman" for "Any aeronaut"; substituted "two thousand" for "one hundred" and made another nonsubstantive change.
SC Code § 55-3-120 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 55 - Aeronautics|Chapter 3 - State Law For Aeronautics|Section 55-3-120. Construction.

 This chapter must be interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose of promoting aviation, aeronautics, aviation safety, and conforming and making consistent this State's laws with federal law, and the laws of other states on the subject of aviation and aeronautics.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 2-12; 1952 Code Section 2-12; 1942 Code Section 7110; 1932 Code Section 7110; 1929 (36) 220; 2012 Act No. 270, Section 2, eff June 18, 2012.  Effect of Amendment  The 2012 amendment rewrote the section.
SC Code § 55-3-130 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 55 - Aeronautics|Chapter 3 - State Law For Aeronautics|Section 55-3-130. Pointing, aiming, or discharge of laser device at aircraft; penalties.

 The pointing, aiming, or discharge of a laser device at an aircraft in flight or on the ground while occupied is unlawful. A person who wilfully and maliciously discharges a laser at an aircraft, whether stopped, in motion or in flight, while occupied, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than one year or by a fine of two thousand dollars, or both. For a second or subsequent violation of this section a person is guilty of a felony punishable and must be imprisoned for not more than three years, or fined not more than five thousand dollars, or both. This section does not apply to the conduct of laser development activity by or on behalf of the United States Armed Forces.  A person who, with the intent to interfere with the operation of an aircraft, wilfully shines a light or other bright device, of an intensity capable of impairing the operation of an aircraft, at an aircraft, must be punished by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars, or by imprisonment not exceeding one year, or both.  As used in this section, "laser" means a device that utilizes the natural oscillations of atoms or molecules between energy levels for generating coherent electromagnetic radiation in the ultraviolet, visible, or infrared region of the spectrum, and when discharged exceeds one milliwatt continuous wave.  HISTORY: 2012 Act No. 270, Section 2, eff June 18, 2012.
SC Code § 55-5-10 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 55 - Aeronautics|Chapter 5 - State Aeronautical Regulatory Act|Section 55-5-10. Short title.

 This chapter may be cited as "The State Aeronautical Regulatory Act".  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 2-77; 1952 Code Section 2-77; 1942 Code Section 7112-25; 1935 (39) 447; 1938 (40) 1835; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1289, eff July 1, 1993; 2012 Act No. 270, Section 3, eff June 18, 2012.  Effect of Amendment  The 1993 amendment reprinted this section with no apparent change.  The 2012 amendment deleted "Uniform" preceding "State Aeronautical".
SC Code § 55-5-20 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 55 - Aeronautics|Chapter 5 - State Aeronautical Regulatory Act|Section 55-5-20. Reserved by 2012 Act No. 270, Section 3, eff June 18, 2012.

 Editor's Note  See now Section 55-1-5.
SC Code § 55-5-50 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 55 - Aeronautics|Chapter 5 - State Aeronautical Regulatory Act|Section 55-5-50. Executive director of aeronautics and other employees.

 Notwithstanding another provision of law, the division shall employ an executive director of aeronautics in accordance with the provision contained in Section 13-1-1050 and 13-1-1080 and other employees necessary for the proper transaction of the division's business.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 2-52; 1952 Code Section 2-52; 1942 Code Section 7112-6; 1935 (39) 447; 1974 (58) 2026; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1289, eff July 1, 1993; 2005 Act No. 11, Section 1.E, eff upon approval (became law without the Governor's signature on January 13, 2005); 2012 Act No. 270, Section 3, eff June 18, 2012.  Effect of Amendment  The 1993 amendment substituted "director" for "Commission", "deputy director of aeronautics" for "director of aeronautics who is or has been a commercial pilot with instrument rating", and "the division's business" for "its business".  The 2005 amendment rewrote this section.  The 2012 amendment substituted "division" for "Aeronautics Commission"; substituted "an executive" for "a deputy"; and, made other, nonsubstantive, changes.
SC Code § 55-5-60 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 55 - Aeronautics|Chapter 5 - State Aeronautical Regulatory Act|Section 55-5-60. Reserved by 2012 Act No. 270, Section 3, eff June 18, 2012.

 Editor's Note  Former Section 55-5-60 was entitled "Offices; expenses" and was derived from 1962 Code Section 2-54; 1952 Code Section 2-54; 1942 Code Section 7112-7; 1935 (39) 447; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1289.
SC Code § 55-5-70 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 55 - Aeronautics|Chapter 5 - State Aeronautical Regulatory Act|Section 55-5-70. Promotion and maintenance of air commerce and aeronautical activities; authority to promulgate rules as necessary.

 The division shall promote and foster air commerce within the State and the division shall have an interest in the maintenance and enhancement of the aeronautical activities and facilities within the State. The division shall adopt reasonable rules and promulgate regulations as it may deem necessary and advisable, in conjunction with Federal Aviation Administration regulations, for the public safety and for the promotion of aeronautics governing the designing, laying out, location, building, equipping, operation and use of all airports.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 2-55; 1952 Code Section 2-55; 1942 Code Section 7112-8; 1935 (39) 447; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1289, eff July 1, 1993; 2012 Act No. 270, Section 3, eff June 18, 2012.  Effect of Amendment  The 1993 amendment substituted "division" for "Commission".  The 2012 amendment rewrote the section.
SC Code § 55-5-71 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 55 - Aeronautics|Chapter 5 - State Aeronautical Regulatory Act|Section 55-5-71. Written approval by division of restricted use airport; considerations.

 It is unlawful for a restricted use airport, or other air navigation facility within three nautical miles of a public use facility to be used or operated without the written approval of the division. This approval must be based upon consideration of aviation safety, including a location that would constitute a collision or air traffic hazard or conflict with flight operations in the vicinity of a public use airport.  HISTORY: 2012 Act No. 270, Section 3, eff June 18, 2012.
SC Code § 55-5-72 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 55 - Aeronautics|Chapter 5 - State Aeronautical Regulatory Act|Section 55-5-72. Written approval by division of plans for construction of or additions to public airport; exceptions.

 Except as provided in this section, no airport open for public use shall be constructed in this State unless the master plan study, or airport layout plan, or the construction plans and specifications for such airport or landing strip have been approved in writing by the division. No additions shall be made to any existing airport or landing strip open for public use unless the master plan study or the construction plans and specifications for an airport or landing strip have been approved in writing by the division. This provision shall not apply to airports owned by private entities, or an airport which does not receive State funds.  HISTORY: 2012 Act No. 270, Section 3, eff June 18, 2012.  Editor's Note  Prior Laws: 1978 Act No. 635 Sections 1, 2A; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1289; 1976 Code Sections 55-5-86, 55-5-88.  Effect of Amendment  The 1993 amendment substituted "division" for "South Carolina Aeronautics Commission".  The 2012 amendment rewrote this section.
SC Code § 55-5-73 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 55 - Aeronautics|Chapter 5 - State Aeronautical Regulatory Act|Section 55-5-73. Approved and filed plan required for obtaining airport construction funding.

 No state airport construction funding or funding from the State Aviation Fund shall be provided to an airport unless it has an airport layout plan and construction plan approved by, and on file with the division at the time the request for funding is made.  HISTORY: 2012 Act No. 270, Section 3, eff June 18, 2012.  Editor's Note  Prior Laws: 1978 Act No. 635 Section 2; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1289; 1976 Code Section 55-5-87.  2021 Act No. 86, Section 3, provides as follows:  "SECTION 3. Revenues collected pursuant to this act and credited to the State Aviation Fund shall be used, in part, to aid counties within the State that do not have an airport facility in obtaining or developing an airport facility through the South Carolina Aeronautics Commission."  Effect of Amendment  The 1993 amendment substituted "division" for "Commission".  The 2012 amendment rewrote this section.
SC Code § 55-5-75 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 55 - Aeronautics|Chapter 5 - State Aeronautical Regulatory Act|Section 55-5-75. Omitted by 2012 Act No. 270, Section 3, eff June 18, 2012.

 Editor's Note  Former Section 55-5-75 was entitled "Division to furnish list of registered aircraft" and was derived from 1988 Act No. 624, Section 1; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1289.
SC Code § 55-5-86 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 55 - Aeronautics|Chapter 5 - State Aeronautical Regulatory Act|Section 55-5-86. Reserved by 2012 Act No. 270, Section 3, eff June 18, 2012.

 Editor's Note  See now Section 55-5-72.
SC Code § 55-5-87 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 55 - Aeronautics|Chapter 5 - State Aeronautical Regulatory Act|Section 55-5-87. Reserved by 2012 Act No. 270, Section 3, eff June 18, 2012.

 Editor's Note  See now Section 55-5-73.
SC Code § 55-5-88 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 55 - Aeronautics|Chapter 5 - State Aeronautical Regulatory Act|Section 55-5-88. Reserved by 2012 Act No. 270, Section 3, eff June 18, 2012.

 Editor's Note  See now Section 55-5-72.
SC Code § 55-5-90 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 55 - Aeronautics|Chapter 5 - State Aeronautical Regulatory Act|Section 55-5-90. Reserved by 2012 Act No. 270, Section 3, eff June 18, 2012.

 Editor's Note  Former Section 55-5-90 was entitled "Aircraft must be licensed by United States; exceptions; waiver" and was derived from 1962 Code Section 2-57; 1952 Code Section 2-57; 1942 Code Section 7112-1; 1935 (39) 447; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1289.
SC Code § 55-5-100 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 55 - Aeronautics|Chapter 5 - State Aeronautical Regulatory Act|Section 55-5-100. Reserved by 2012 Act No. 270, Section 3, eff June 18, 2012.

 Editor's Note  Former Section 55-5-100 was entitled "Pilots must be licensed by United States; exceptions" and was derived from 1962 Code Section 2-58; 1952 Code Section 2-58; 1942 Code Section 7112-2; 1935 (39) 447; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1289.
SC Code § 55-5-110 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 55 - Aeronautics|Chapter 5 - State Aeronautical Regulatory Act|Section 55-5-110. Burden of proof in criminal prosecution of proper license.

 In any criminal prosecution under any of the provisions of this chapter a defendant who relies for his justification upon a license of any kind shall have the burden of proving that he is properly licensed or is the possessor of a proper license, as the case may be, and the fact of nonissuance of such license may be evidenced by a certificate signed by the official having power of issuance, or his deputy, under seal of office, stating that he has made diligent search in the records of his office and that from the records it appears that no such license was issued up to the date of the making of such certificate.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 2-59; 1952 Code Section 2-59; 1942 Code Section 7112-3; 1935 (39) 447; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1289, eff July 1, 1993; 2012 Act No. 270, Section 3, eff June 18, 2012.  Effect of Amendment  The 1993 amendment substituted "division" for "Commission".  The 2012 amendment rewrote the section.
SC Code § 55-5-120 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 55 - Aeronautics|Chapter 5 - State Aeronautical Regulatory Act|Section 55-5-120. Reserved by 2012 Act No. 270, Section 3, eff June 18, 2012.

 Editor's Note  Former Section 55-5-120 was entitled "Division to approve airports, air schools, or other aviation facility" and was derived from 1962 Code Section 2-60; 1952 Code Section 2-60; 1942 Code Section 7112-10; 1935 (39) 447; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1289.
SC Code § 55-5-130 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 55 - Aeronautics|Chapter 5 - State Aeronautical Regulatory Act|Section 55-5-130. Reserved by 2012 Act No. 270, Section 3, eff June 18, 2012.

 Editor's Note  Former Section 55-5-130 was entitled "Provisions inapplicable to government airports and other aviation facilities" and was derived from 1962 Code Section 2-60.1; 1952 Code Section 2-60.1; 1942 Code Section 7112-10; 1935 (39) 447; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1289.
SC Code § 55-5-140 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 55 - Aeronautics|Chapter 5 - State Aeronautical Regulatory Act|Section 55-5-140. Reserved by 2012 Act No. 270, Section 3, eff June 18, 2012.

 Editor's Note  See now Section 55-5-150.
SC Code § 55-5-150 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 55 - Aeronautics|Chapter 5 - State Aeronautical Regulatory Act|Section 55-5-150. Closing an airport or runway for imminent danger to aircrafts; mediation to resolve disputes with airport sponsor regarding closure.

 (A) The division may close, order closure, or approve closure of an airport, airport runway, or any portion of one only when a condition exists on the airport property that constitutes an imminent and substantial endangerment to aircraft operations and aviation safety, and the condition remains unabated after notice to the airport owner and operator, and a reasonable opportunity has expired to correct any deficiencies determined by the division. The division may promulgate regulations to administer this section.  (B) If the division disagrees with a decision of an airport sponsor or governmental body to close a public use airport or any part of one, both the division and the airport sponsor or governmental body shall engage in mediation or another form of alternative dispute resolution mutually agreed upon in an attempt to resolve their differences. In addition, the division may require that the airport sponsor develop a proposed closure plan that contains:  (1) a certification that all grant conditions imposed by federal or state funding have been complied with, and that all grant funds have been repaid to the appropriate agency;  (2) a statement for the reason for the closure;  (3) an economic analysis of the impact of the closure on the community;  (4) a plan and schedule for the use of or development of a replacement facility acceptable to the division; and  (5) other information required by the division.  HISTORY: 2012 Act No. 270, Section 3, eff June 18, 2012.  Editor's Note  Prior Laws: 1962 Code Section 2-61; 1952 Code Section 2-61; 1942 Code Section 7112-15; 1935 (39) 447; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1289; 1976 Code Section 55-5-140.  Former Section 55-5-150 was entitled "Investigations, inquiries and hearings" and was derived from 1962 Code Section 2-62; 1952 Code Section 2-62; 1942 Code Section 7112-11; 1935 (39) 447; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1289.  Effect of Amendment  The 1993 amendment substituted "division" for "Commission" and "Commission or any commissioner or officer designated by the Commission" and "officer of the division" for "Commission and every officer of the Commission".  The 2012 amendment rewrote the section.