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VA Code § 5.1-2.19 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 5.1 - Aviation|Chapter 1 - Aircraft, Airmen and Airports Generally|§ 5.1-2.19. Same; governing body; officers and agents; powers generally

The agreement shall specify the composition of the governing body of the joint agency or authority created under § 5.1-2.18; provided, however, that the membership thereof from this Commonwealth shall be the same as the membership of the Board created by § 5.1-2.1. Each joint authority shall select officers for such terms as are fixed by the agreement and shall have the power to employ such agents and employees as it may require and as are reasonably necessary in carrying out the purposes of this chapter. Subject to the limitations and restrictions hereinafter set forth, such joint authority shall have the powers set forth in § 5.1-2.2:1.1980, c. 750.
VA Code § 5.1-2.20 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 5.1 - Aviation|Chapter 1 - Aircraft, Airmen and Airports Generally|§ 5.1-2.20. Same; eminent domain

Eminent domain proceedings shall not be instituted by any joint authority except by majority vote of each component agency or authority of such joint authority. If so instituted, any property or rights acquired thereunder shall be held by such agencies or authorities jointly, according to the terms of the agreement creating the joint authority.1980, c. 750.
VA Code § 5.1-2.21 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 5.1 - Aviation|Chapter 1 - Aircraft, Airmen and Airports Generally|§ 5.1-2.21. Same; disposal of airport or facility

The joint authority shall not dispose of any airport, airport navigational facility or real property under its jurisdiction except by majority vote of each component agency or authority; provided, however, that this restriction shall not be construed to apply to any disposition of property contemplated or permitted by § 5.1-2.2:1.1980, c. 750.
VA Code § 5.1-2.22 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 5.1 - Aviation|Chapter 1 - Aircraft, Airmen and Airports Generally|§ 5.1-2.22. Acquisition of airport previously operated by United States

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 § 5.1-2.23 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 5.1 - Aviation|Chapter 1 - Aircraft, Airmen and Airports Generally|§ 5.1-2.23. Board as successor to Virginia Airports Authority

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 § 5.1-2.24 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 5.1 - Aviation|Chapter 1 - Aircraft, Airmen and Airports Generally|§ 5.1-2.24. Applicability of certain sections

The provisions of §§ 5.1-2.5, 5.1-2.7, 5.1-2.8, 5.1-2.9, 5.1-2.10, 5.1-2.11, 5.1-2.12, 5.1-2.13, and 5.1-2.20 of this chapter shall be applicable only to any airport owned by the Virginia Airports Authority or its successor agency on January 1, 1980.1980, c. 750.
VA Code § 5.1-4 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 5.1 - Aviation|Chapter 1 - Aircraft, Airmen and Airports Generally|§ 5.1-4. Aircraft for use of Department; construction, etc., of aviation facilities by Department

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 § 5.1-5 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 5.1 - Aviation|Chapter 1 - Aircraft, Airmen and Airports Generally|§ 5.1-5. Registration of aircraft

A. Every resident of the Commonwealth owning a civil aircraft, every nonresident owning a civil aircraft based in the Commonwealth for more than 90 days during any calendar year, and every owner of an aerial application aircraft operating within the Commonwealth or of a civil aircraft operated in the Commonwealth as a for-hire intrastate air carrier shall register such aircraft with the Department before such aircraft is operated in the Commonwealth. Any owner of an unmanned aircraft as defined in § 19.2-60.1 shall not be required to register such aircraft.B. The Department shall provide for the issuance, expiration, suspension, and revocation of aircraft registration in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Board. For the purposes of the tax imposed pursuant to Chapter 15 (§ 58.1-1500 et seq.) of Title 58.1, including any credit granted pursuant to § 58.1-1504 against such tax, such aircraft registration shall be considered the licensure required by such chapter. The Department shall furnish any necessary forms pursuant to the issuance of such registration and may assess a fee for such issuance not in excess of $5 annually. The Department may, in lieu of issuing aircraft registration required by subsection A, issue commercial aircraft registration to air carriers and commercial dealers and issue to noncommercial dealers noncommercial dealer fleet registration, to cover all aircraft owned by such dealers and all aircraft for sale held by dealers on a consignment basis from an aircraft manufacturer. The Department may assess a fee not in excess of $50 annually for any such noncommercial dealer fleet registrations issued and a fee not in excess of $100 annually for any such commercial fleet registrations issued. The fee for a commercial single aircraft registration shall not be in excess of $10 annually.C. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection A, no aircraft shall be required to be registered if the aircraft is brought into the Commonwealth solely for major maintenance or major repair. An aircraft owner shall provide proof that the aircraft is based at an airport in another state, shown by evidence of a hangar or tie-down lease for a minimum of 12 months prior to the aircraft being brought into the Commonwealth, and proof of the work being performed in the Commonwealth, shown by presentation of invoices that describe such work.Code 1950, § 5-5; 1966, c. 576; 1970, c. 717; 1974, c. 431; 1979, c. 272; 1980, c. 721; 2017, c. 793; 2020, c. 1255; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 45, 46, 372.
VA Code § 5.1-7.2 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 5.1 - Aviation|Chapter 1 - Aircraft, Airmen and Airports Generally|§ 5.1-7.2. Registration of private landing areas not within five miles of commercial airport

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 § 5.1-7.3 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 5.1 - Aviation|Chapter 1 - Aircraft, Airmen and Airports Generally|§ 5.1-7.3. Duty of care and liability for damages of owners of private landing areas

A. For the purposes of this section:"Fee" means any payment or payments of money to a landowner for use of the premises or in order to engage in any activity described in subsections B and C, but does not include any action taken by another to improve the land or access to the land for the purposes set forth in subsections B and C or to remedy damage caused by such uses."Land" or "premises" means any privately owned area for landing any aircraft, that is not open to the general public, and that is registered with the Department and the Federal Aviation Administration pursuant to § 5.1-7.2."Landowner" means the legal title holder, lessee, occupant, or any other person in control of the land or premises.B. A landowner shall not be liable for ordinary negligence related to conditions on his premises that proximately cause damage to property or injury to occupants of an aircraft or ultralight vehicle landing on or taking off from such premises, provided that no commercial operation is being conducted on or about the premises.C. Any landowner who gives permission, express or implied, to another person to operate aircraft or ultralight vehicles of any type for the personal use of such person or for the use of an easement as set forth in subsection B does not thereby:1. Impliedly or expressly represent that the premises are safe for such purposes;2. Grant invitee status or its corresponding duty of care to the person to whom such permission has been granted; or3. Assume responsibility for or incur liability for any intentional or negligent acts of such person or any other person, except as provided in subsection D.D. Nothing contained in this section shall limit the liability of a landowner that may otherwise arise or exist by reason of his gross negligence or willful or malicious failure to guard or warn against a dangerous condition, use, structure, or activity. The provisions of this section shall not limit the liability of a landowner that may otherwise arise or exist when the landowner receives a fee for use of the premises or to engage in any activity described in subsection B or C. Nothing contained in this section shall relieve any landowner who sponsors or conducts any event or competition of the duty to exercise ordinary care in such events.2012, c. 302.
VA Code § 5.1-9 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 5.1 - Aviation|Chapter 1 - Aircraft, Airmen and Airports Generally|§ 5.1-9. Disposition of fees

All fees or sums collected by the Department under the provisions of this chapter shall be paid into the special fund created by § 5.1-51.Code 1950, § 5-9; 1966, c. 576; 1979, c. 272.
VA Code § 5.1-9.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 5.1 - Aviation|Chapter 1 - Aircraft, Airmen and Airports Generally|§ 5.1-9.1. Certain privately owned airports declared to be works of public improvement; exemption from local taxation authorized

(a) Any public use privately owned airport in this Commonwealth, or any improvements made thereto, which is open to the public at no charge and which has been licensed by the Department is hereby declared to be a work of internal improvement.(b) The governing body of any city, town or county in this Commonwealth is authorized to exempt from local taxation, as an inducement to their location, the runways and taxiways of any privately owned, public use airport, which is available to the public at no charge and which has been licensed by the Department.Code 1950, § 5-9.1; 1966, c. 221; 1970, c. 717; 1979, c. 272; 1980, c. 721.
VA Code § 5.1-9.2 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 5.1 - Aviation|Chapter 1 - Aircraft, Airmen and Airports Generally|§ 5.1-9.2. Contract carriers; permit and registration required

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 § 5.1-9.3 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 5.1 - Aviation|Chapter 1 - Aircraft, Airmen and Airports Generally|§ 5.1-9.3. Same; application for permit; fee; action of Department

Any person desiring a permit under this chapter shall file with the Department an application in the form prescribed by the Department with a fee of fifty dollars. Such application shall contain a promise of compliance by the applicant with the provisions of this title and with the lawful rules and regulations of the Department governing the operations of contract carriers by aircraft in the airspace of the Commonwealth. Such application may be filed with the Department by the applicant in person or transmitted by registered mail. Upon being satisfied that the provisions of this chapter and the lawful rules and regulations of the Department adopted pursuant hereto, which are prerequisite to the granting of a permit, have been complied with, the Department shall issue such permit to such applicant, subject to such terms, limitations and restrictions as the Department may deem proper, without further proceedings.Code 1950, § 5.1-104; 1970, c. 708; 1972, c. 232; 1980, c. 721.
VA Code § 5.1-9.5 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 5.1 - Aviation|Chapter 1 - Aircraft, Airmen and Airports Generally|§ 5.1-9.5. Contract carriers; bonds, insurance or certificate of insurance required prior to issuance of registration or permit; securities deposited in lieu thereof

A. No registration or permit shall be issued by the Department to any contract carrier by aircraft until and after such contract carrier has filed with the Department an insurance policy, a bond underwritten by an insurer, or certificate of insurance in lieu thereof, which certificate shall certify that such policy or bond covers the liability of such contract carrier in accordance with the provisions of this statute.B. Such policy, bond or certificate of insurance shall be issued or underwritten only by an insurer approved or authorized to do business in Virginia, or by one who is eligible as a surplus lines insurer pursuant to Chapter 48 (§ 38.2-4805.1 et seq.) of Title 38.2, and shall be in amounts not less than the following minimum limits: liability for bodily injury to or death of any one person, passenger or other, aboard the aircraft; $75,000, liability for each occurrence in any one aircraft of at least an amount equal to the sum produced by multiplying $75,000 by seventy-five percent of the total number of passenger seats installed in the aircraft; and liability for loss or damage to cargo owned by others than the insured of at least $10,000 for each occurrence. However, the holder of a registration or permit issued by the Department shall not be required to file any cargo insurance, bond, or bonds for cargo liability for the hauling of property transported under contract.C. In no event shall the limits required herein for contract carriers be less than those prescribed for like carriers by the Civil Aeronautics Board or the Federal Aviation Administration or their successors.D. In lieu of such policy, underwritten bond or certificate of insurance, a contract carrier may, with the consent of the Department, submit bonds, in an amount approved by the Department, of the United States of America, the Commonwealth of Virginia, or of any municipality of this Commonwealth as security for its bond. Such federal, state, or municipal bonds shall be deposited with the State Treasurer, and shall not be reduced in amount, pledged as security, or otherwise encumbered for any other purpose during the life of such registration or permit, except with the prior written approval of the Department.1980, c. 721; 2017, c. 793.
VA Code § 5.1-9.6 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 5.1 - Aviation|Chapter 1 - Aircraft, Airmen and Airports Generally|§ 5.1-9.6. Same; duration and custody of bonds, etc.

Insurance policies, bonds, certificates of insurance, or federal, state, or municipal bonds filed with the Department shall be kept in full force at all times. The policy, bond, or certificate of insurance shall remain in the custody of the Department six months after the insurance or bond has expired or has been canceled for any cause. If federal, state, or municipal bonds are deposited with the State Treasurer as security, 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 Department.1980, c. 721.
VA Code § 5.1-9.7 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 5.1 - Aviation|Chapter 1 - Aircraft, Airmen and Airports Generally|§ 5.1-9.7. Same; condition of bond, etc.

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 § 5.1-9.8 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 5.1 - Aviation|Chapter 1 - Aircraft, Airmen and Airports Generally|§ 5.1-9.8. Same; effect of failure to give or maintain adequate security

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 § 5.1-9.9 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 5.1 - Aviation|Chapter 1 - Aircraft, Airmen and Airports Generally|§ 5.1-9.9. Same; duration of permits; suspension or revocation; penalty

A. Contract carrier permits issued pursuant to this chapter shall be effective from the date of issuance and shall remain in effect only so long as the contract carrier's insurance, underwritten bond or certificate of insurance required by § 5.1-9.5 remains in full force and effect.B. The Department may suspend or revoke such permit for violation of any of the aviation laws of this Commonwealth or of the United States of America, or for violation of any of the rules and regulations of the Virginia Aviation Board.C. Willful misrepresentation of any material fact in obtaining a contract carrier permit shall be a Class 1 misdemeanor and punishable as such.1980, c. 721.
VA Code § 5.1-11 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 5.1 - Aviation|Chapter 1 - Aircraft, Airmen and Airports Generally|§ 5.1-11. Government-owned aircraft

This article shall not apply to public aircraft owned by the United States but shall apply to all other public aircraft.Code 1950, § 5-14; 1966, c. 576; 1980, c. 721.
VA Code § 5.1-12 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 5.1 - Aviation|Chapter 1 - Aircraft, Airmen and Airports Generally|§ 5.1-12. Federally certificated airlines and interstate service

This article shall not apply to any aircraft operated by any air carrier operating under Federal Aviation Regulation Part 121 or Part 135 if operating with an exemption from Title IV of the Federal Aviation Act to provide scheduled passenger service.Code 1950, § 5-14; 1966, c. 576; 1980, c. 721; 1988, c. 45; 1991, c. 535.
VA Code § 5.1-13 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 5.1 - Aviation|Chapter 1 - Aircraft, Airmen and Airports Generally|§ 5.1-13. Operation of aircraft while under influence of intoxicating liquors or drugs; reckless operation

Any person who shall operate any aircraft within the airspace over, above or upon the lands or waters of this Commonwealth, while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or of any narcotic or any habit-forming drugs shall be guilty of a felony and shall be confined in a state correctional facility not less than one nor more than five years, or, in the discretion of the court or jury trying the case, be confined in jail not exceeding twelve months and fined not exceeding $500, or both such fine and imprisonment.Any person who shall operate any aircraft within the airspace over, above or upon the lands or waters of this Commonwealth carelessly or heedlessly in willful or wanton disregard of the rights or safety of others, or without due caution and circumspection and in a manner so as to endanger any person or property, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.Code 1950, § 5-10.1; 1964, c. 416; 1966, c. 576.
VA Code § 5.1-14 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 5.1 - Aviation|Chapter 1 - Aircraft, Airmen and Airports Generally|§ 5.1-14. Operation of unregistered aircraft

Any person who operates or causes to be operated any civil aircraft within the airspace over, above or upon the lands or waters of this Commonwealth, which aircraft has not been and is not at the time of such operation properly certificated under and in accordance with existing federal law and registered under and in accordance with the existing laws of this Commonwealth and rules and regulations promulgated in pursuance thereof, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.Code 1950, § 5-10.2; 1966, c. 576; 2017, c. 793.
VA Code § 5.1-15 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 5.1 - Aviation|Chapter 1 - Aircraft, Airmen and Airports Generally|§ 5.1-15. Operation of aircraft by unlicensed persons

Any person who operates any civil aircraft within the airspace over, above, or upon the lands or waters of this Commonwealth, without being, at the time of such operation, in possession of a valid airman's certificate for such operation, issued under and in accordance with existing federal law shall be deemed to be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.Code 1950, § 5-10.3; 1966, c. 576; 1988, c. 45.
VA Code § 5.1-16 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 5.1 - Aviation|Chapter 1 - Aircraft, Airmen and Airports Generally|§ 5.1-16. Tampering with, etc., airplanes or markings of airports, landing fields or other aeronautical facilities

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 § 5.1-16.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 5.1 - Aviation|Chapter 1 - Aircraft, Airmen and Airports Generally|§ 5.1-16.1. Misuse of licensed airports

It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to use licensed airport runways, taxiways or ramp areas for other than aeronautical purposes without written approval of the controlling authority of such airport.1970, c. 717.
VA Code § 5.1-17 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 5.1 - Aviation|Chapter 1 - Aircraft, Airmen and Airports Generally|§ 5.1-17. Use of aircraft for hunting

It shall be unlawful for any person to hunt, pursue or kill any wild waterfowl or other birds or animals by any means whatever during such time as such person is in flight in an aircraft in the airspace over the lands or waters of this Commonwealth. A violation of this section shall be deemed a misdemeanor.Code 1950, § 5-10.5; 1966, c. 576.
VA Code § 5.1-20 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 5.1 - Aviation|Chapter 1 - Aircraft, Airmen and Airports Generally|§ 5.1-20. Pilot may restrain or arrest person interfering with operation of aircraft carrying passengers for hire

The pilot of any aircraft carrying passengers for hire, or any person subject to his direction, may take such action as is reasonably necessary to restrain or arrest any person who interferes with, or threatens to interfere with, the operation of the aircraft in flight over the territory of this Commonwealth or to a destination within this Commonwealth.Code 1950, § 5-14.1; 1958, c. 561, § 1; 1966, c. 576.