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MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  5-703 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 5 - Aviation|Subtitle 7 - Obstruction Regulations|Section 5-703 - Prohibited Activities

    Except as provided in § 5-704 of this subtitle, a person may not build any structure, permit any structure to be built, or permit any object to grow to a height that, in violation of any rule or regulation adopted under this subtitle, constitutes an obstruction to air navigation at or near any licensed public use airport, as that term is defined in § 5-301 of this title.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  5-704 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 5 - Aviation|Subtitle 7 - Obstruction Regulations|Section 5-704 - Variances

    (a)    Except as to the land area subject to jurisdiction of the Board of Airport Zoning Appeals as established under Subtitle 5 of this title, a political subdivision or a joint board established under Subtitle 6 of this title may grant any variance to a rule or regulation adopted under this subtitle, if the variance will not endanger the public health, safety, and welfare.    (b)    Unless the legislative body of the political subdivision or the joint board provides otherwise, any person who desires a maximum height variance may apply for the variance in accordance with the local procedure for requesting a variance to the comprehensive zoning regulations of the political subdivision.    (c)    If an application for a variance is made, the political subdivision or joint board shall notify the Administration of the application at least 10 days before any hearing is held on it.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  5-705 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 5 - Aviation|Subtitle 7 - Obstruction Regulations|Section 5-705 - Obstruction Lighting and Marking

    The Administration, political subdivision, or joint board may require the owner of any structure or other object that exceeds the height limitations permitted by the rules and regulations adopted under this subtitle to install, operate, and maintain at his expense the markers and lights necessary to indicate to aircraft the presence of the obstruction.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  5-705.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 5 - Aviation|Subtitle 7 - Obstruction Regulations|Section 5-705.1 - Authority of Political Subdivisions to Cease Nighttime Operation of High Intensity Lighting Systems on Transmission Towers

    (a)    In this section, “governing body of a political subdivision” means the Baltimore County Council or the County Commissioners of Carroll County.    (b)    If a tower located in Baltimore County or Carroll County is equipped with a fully operational replacement obstruction lighting system that meets applicable State and federal aviation regulations, the governing body of that political subdivision may order the owner of a television or radio transmitting tower that is equipped with a pulsating high intensity white light system, as defined in Federal Communications Commission regulations, to cease nighttime operation of the pulsating high intensity white light system.    (c)    A governing body of a political subdivision may issue an order described under subsection (b) of this section only after a public hearing conducted by the governing body.    (d)    A governing body that conducts a public hearing under this section shall:        (1)    Provide reasonable advance notice of the time, place, and subject matter of the hearing;        (2)    Provide a reasonable opportunity for all interested persons to present oral and written comments; and        (3)    Notify the Administration at least 10 days before any hearing is held.    (e)    The governing body of a political subdivision or a joint board established under Subtitle 6 of this title, shall hold a public hearing under subsection (b) of this section on the petition of at least 50 individuals who:        (1)    Reside within the political subdivision and within a 3-mile radius of a television or radio transmitting tower or other structure that is equipped with a pulsating high intensity white light system; and        (2)    Claim that the nighttime operation of the pulsating high intensity white light system interferes with the quiet enjoyment of their property.    (f)    A political subdivision may grant to an owner who is required to cease operation of a pulsating high intensity white light system under this section, not more than 180 days to convert the pulsating high intensity white light system to a system utilizing red aviation obstruction lights or a dual lighting system as defined in Federal Communications Commission regulations, and which are consistent with other applicable State and federal aviation regulations.    (g)    The owner of a pulsating high intensity white light system shall pay the costs of the conversion to a red aviation obstruction or a dual lighting system under this section.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  5-706 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 5 - Aviation|Subtitle 7 - Obstruction Regulations|Section 5-706 - Existing Nonconforming Uses

    This subtitle does not require any change in the height or location of any structure or other object in existence or any structure under construction before July 1, 1976.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  5-707 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 5 - Aviation|Subtitle 7 - Obstruction Regulations|Section 5-707 - Conflict of Regulations

    If there is any conflict between any regulation adopted under this subtitle with any other regulation applicable to the same area, the more stringent limitation or requirement governs.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  5-901 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 5 - Aviation|Subtitle 9 - Licensing of Air Schools|Section 5-901 - "Air School" Defined

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Air school” means, except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, any person who, whether or not for compensation, gives or offers to give instruction in flying or in ground subjects relating to aeronautics.    (c)    “Air school” does not include:        (1)    Any public school or other noncollegiate educational institution approved by the State Board of Education; or        (2)    Any college, university, or other institution of postsecondary education approved by the Maryland Higher Education Commission.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  5-902 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 5 - Aviation|Subtitle 9 - Licensing of Air Schools|Section 5-902 - Authority of Administration

    The Administration may adopt rules and regulations providing for the licensing of air schools.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  5-903 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 5 - Aviation|Subtitle 9 - Licensing of Air Schools|Section 5-903 - License Required

    (a)    If the Administration provides for the licensing of air schools, a person may not operate an air school unless the person has an air school license as required by the rules and regulations of the Administration.    (b)    A person may not give instruction in flying for compensation unless he is an authorized flight instructor under federal law.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  5-904 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 5 - Aviation|Subtitle 9 - Licensing of Air Schools|Section 5-904 - Issuance of License; Fees

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section and in § 5-905 of this subtitle, the Administration:        (1)    Shall issue any air school license that it requires, if the air school is in compliance with the rules and regulations of the Administration; and        (2)    May charge an annual license fee of not more than $25.    (b)    On application and, except for the considerations expressly listed in § 5-905(b) of this subtitle, without further requirement, the Administration shall issue any license required by it, at an annual fee of $1, to each air school that has been issued an appropriate federally approved air school certificate or rating.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  5-905 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 5 - Aviation|Subtitle 9 - Licensing of Air Schools|Section 5-905 - Suspension, Revocation, or Refusal to Issue License

    (a)    After notice and opportunity for hearing, the Administration may suspend, revoke, or refuse to issue an air school license if it reasonably determines that the air school is unqualified.    (b)    In determining whether a license should be suspended, revoked, or refused, the Administration shall be governed by the standards required by § 5-208 of this title and, among other things, shall consider:        (1)    Whether the air school has violated any law of this State or of the United States relating to aeronautics; and        (2)    Whether any instructor of the air school:            (i)    Is addicted to the use of narcotics or other habit forming drugs;            (ii)    Is addicted to the excessive use of alcoholic beverages;            (iii)    Has made a material false statement in connection with an application to the Administration under this subtitle; or            (iv)    Has been guilty of conduct dangerous to the public safety or to the safety of those engaged in aeronautics.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  5-906 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 5 - Aviation|Subtitle 9 - Licensing of Air Schools|Section 5-906 - Penalties

    Any person who violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  5-1001 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 5 - Aviation|Subtitle 10 - Operation of Aircraft|Section 5-1001 - Lawfulness of Operation

    (a)    There is a public right to freedom of transit in air commerce through the airspace of this State.    (b)    The operation of aircraft over the lands and waters of this State is lawful, unless the operation is:        (1)    At so low an altitude as to interfere with any lawful existing use of the land or water or the space above the land or water; or        (2)    Conducted in a manner imminently dangerous to persons or property on the land or water.    (c)    (1)    Except for a forced or emergency landing, a person may not land an aircraft on the lands or waters of any other person without the consent of that other person.        (2)    For damages caused by a forced or emergency landing, a person is liable as set forth in § 5-1005 of this subtitle.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  5-1002 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 5 - Aviation|Subtitle 10 - Operation of Aircraft|Section 5-1002 - Liability Insurance

    (a)    (1)    For purposes of this subsection, “operate” shall include any use of the aircraft which involves remuneration to the owner, including but not limited to leasing, rental, and use for instructional purposes.        (2)    The owner of any aircraft based or hangared in this State may not operate that aircraft unless there is a liability insurance policy in force on the aircraft which covers the owner and the pilot for claims by passengers or other persons for any injuries to them or their property that might arise out of the operation of the aircraft.    (b)    The liability insurance shall provide coverage for at least:        (1)    $50,000 bodily injury per individual;        (2)    $100,000 bodily injury per accident; and        (3)    $50,000 property damage protection.    (c)    All airport operators in this State shall maintain a roster of aircraft based or hangared at the facility. This roster shall include for each aircraft:        (1)    The “N” number, type, and model of the aircraft;        (2)    The name and address of the owner or operator of the aircraft, and the period of time the aircraft has been based or hangared at the facility;        (3)    The liability insurance policy or binder number;        (4)    The name of the insurance company shown on the policy; and        (5)    The name of the insurance producer.    (d)    The Administration, at the time of annual on–site airport inspection and licensing of public use airports in this State, shall have access to liability insurance policy information to determine compliance with subsection (b) of this section.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  5-1003 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 5 - Aviation|Subtitle 10 - Operation of Aircraft|Section 5-1003 - Federal Airman's Certificate of Competency

    On demand, the holder of a federal airman’s certificate of competency shall present the certificate for inspection to:         (1)    Any authorized representative of the Administration; or        (2)    Any State or local police officer.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  5-1004 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 5 - Aviation|Subtitle 10 - Operation of Aircraft|Section 5-1004 - Collision of Aircraft

    The liability of the owner of one aircraft to the owner of another aircraft or to any person in either aircraft for damages caused by collision on land or in the air is governed by the rules of law applicable to torts on land.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  5-1005 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 5 - Aviation|Subtitle 10 - Operation of Aircraft|Section 5-1005 - Injuries to Person or Property; Lien for Damage

    (a)    The owner and lessee of an aircraft operated above the lands and waters of this State are each prima facie liable, jointly and severally, for any injury to persons or property on the land or water beneath them that is caused by the operation of the aircraft or by the falling of any object from the aircraft, unless:        (1)    The injury is caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the injured person or of the owner or bailee of the injured property; or        (2)    At the time of the injury, the aircraft is being used without consent of the owner or the lessee, as the case may be.    (b)    The presumption of liability on the part of the owner or lessee may be rebutted by proof that the injury was not caused by negligence on the part of:        (1)    The owner or the lessee, as the case may be;        (2)    Any person operating the aircraft with the permission of the owner or lessee; or        (3)    Any person maintaining or repairing the aircraft with the permission of the owner or lessee.    (c)    A person who is not the owner or lessee of the aircraft is liable only for the consequences of his own negligence.    (d)    (1)    The injured person or the owner or bailee of the injured property has a lien on the aircraft to the extent of the damage caused by the aircraft or the object falling from it, if he registers and records with the Administration a sworn notice of the lien within 30 days from the date of the injury. The notice of lien shall set forth in detail the injury or damage sustained by him or his property.        (2)    A notice of a lien not so recorded is void against subsequent good faith purchasers and mortgagees without actual notice. The lien terminates on rebuttal of the prima facie liability by the owner or lessee of the aircraft.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  5-1006 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 5 - Aviation|Subtitle 10 - Operation of Aircraft|Section 5-1006 - Reckless Operation of Aircraft

    (a)    A person may not operate any aircraft in this State:        (1)    While under the influence of any intoxicating liquor, narcotic, or other habit forming drug; or        (2)    In a careless or reckless manner that endangers the life or property of another.    (b)    In determining whether there has been careless or reckless operation of aircraft, the standards required by federal law governing aeronautics for safe operation of aircraft shall be considered.    (c)    (1)    In addition to or instead of the penalties provided for in Subtitle 11 of this title or as a condition to the suspension of a sentence imposed under that subtitle, the court may prohibit any person who violates a provision of this section from operating an aircraft in this State for any period of not more than 1 year.        (2)    Violation of an imposed prohibition of a court under this subsection may be treated as a separate offense under this section or as a contempt of court.    (d)    This section does not authorize the court or any other agency or person to take away, impound, hold, or mark any federal certificate, permit, rating, or license.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  5-1007 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 5 - Aviation|Subtitle 10 - Operation of Aircraft|Section 5-1007 - Minimum Altitude of Certain Aircraft Over Sporting Arenas in Baltimore City

    (a)    A person may not operate an aircraft towing an advertisement for promotional purposes in violation of applicable federal aviation regulations that relate to altitude or horizontal radius over any public or private sporting arena in Baltimore City.    (b)    Any person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,500.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  5-1008 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 5 - Aviation|Subtitle 10 - Operation of Aircraft|Section 5-1008 - Firearms or Explosives Aboard Aircraft

    (a)    Except as specifically authorized by State or federal law, a person may not be aboard, board, or attempt to board any aircraft engaged in certificated air commerce services with any firearm or explosive on or about his person, whether openly or concealed.    (b)    Any person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  5-1009 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 5 - Aviation|Subtitle 10 - Operation of Aircraft|Section 5-1009 - Seaplanes

    Aircraft capable of operating on water shall be governed by the rules of water navigation while at rest on or operating in contact with water.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  5-1101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 5 - Aviation|Subtitle 11 - Enforcement and Penalties|Section 5-1101 - Exchange of Information

    (a)    The Administration may:        (1)    Report to the appropriate federal agencies and agencies of other states:            (i)    All proceedings instituted for an alleged violation of §§ 5-1002 and 5-1006 of this title; and            (ii)    All penalties imposed on the owners or operators of aircraft or other persons for violations of the aeronautics laws of this State or violations of any rule, regulation, or order of the Administration;        (2)    Receive reports of penalties and other information from these agencies; and        (3)    If necessary, contract with these agencies for the delivery, receipt, exchange, and use of reports and information.    (b)    The Administration may make the reports and information of the federal agencies, the agencies of other states, and the courts of this State, available to any court of this State or to any State or local officer of this State who is authorized to enforce the aeronautics laws of this State.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  5-1102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 5 - Aviation|Subtitle 11 - Enforcement and Penalties|Section 5-1102 - Enforcement of Aeronautics Laws

    The Administration and all police officers shall enforce and assist in the enforcement of:         (1)    This title and the rules, regulations, and orders adopted under it; and        (2)    All other aeronautics laws of this State.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  5-1103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 5 - Aviation|Subtitle 11 - Enforcement and Penalties|Section 5-1103 - Court Aid

    The Administration, in the name of this State, may enforce this title and the rules, regulations, and orders adopted under it, by application for injunction or other judicial process.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  5-1104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 5 - Aviation|Subtitle 11 - Enforcement and Penalties|Section 5-1104 - Citation to Appear in Court

    (a)    If a person is apprehended by a police officer for the violation of any provision of this title that is punishable as a misdemeanor or for the violation of any rule, regulation, or order adopted under this title that is punishable as a misdemeanor, the officer shall prepare and sign a written citation.    (b)    The citation shall contain:        (1)    A notice to the person charged to appear in court;        (2)    The name and address of the person charged;        (3)    The State registration number of any aircraft involved in the offense;        (4)    The offense charged;        (5)    The time and place the person charged is required to appear in court;        (6)    A form for the written promise of the person charged to appear in court; and        (7)    Any other necessary information.    (c)    The person charged may give his written promise to appear in court by signing the form for written promise on the citation prepared by the police officer. In this event, the officer need not take the person into physical custody for the violation unless:        (1)    The person charged does not furnish satisfactory evidence of identity; or        (2)    The officer has reasonable grounds to believe the person charged will disregard a written promise to appear.    (d)    (1)    Regardless of the disposition of the charge for which the citation was issued, a person may not violate his written promise to appear given on the issuance of a citation.        (2)    A written promise to appear in court may be complied with by an appearance by counsel.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  5-1105 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 5 - Aviation|Subtitle 11 - Enforcement and Penalties|Section 5-1105 - Penalty

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in this title, any person who violates any provision of this title or of any rule, regulation, or order adopted or issued under this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or both.    (b)    In Carroll County or Baltimore County, a person who violates the provisions of § 5-705.1 of this title is subject to a fine of $100,000 for each violation and each month that a violation continues.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  5-1201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 5 - Aviation|Subtitle 12 - Airport Noise Assistance Programs|Section 5-1201 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Airport” means Baltimore–Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.    (c)    “Annual day–night (average) sound level” means the annual average aircraft noise level occurring during a 24–hour period, the calculation of which includes the addition of a 10 decibel penalty to noises occurring between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. daily.    (d)    “Avigation easement” means a written privilege granted by a homeowner related to aircraft overflight, noise, and associated effects which may arise in the ordinary operation of the airport.    (e)    “Board” means the Board of Airport Zoning Appeals established under Subtitle 5 of this title.    (f)    “Cumulative noise exposure” means a calculated or measured value for the exposure to aircraft noise in a 24–hour period, using the annual day–night (average) sound level (LDN) methodology.    (g)    “Homeowner” means an owner of residentially used real property situated within the airport noise zone.    (h)    “Noise zone” means an area of land surrounding the airport within which the cumulative noise exposure is equal to or greater than the lowest limit for cumulative noise exposure established by the Executive Director, under Subtitle 8 of this title.    (i)    “School” means a public or privately operated elementary, secondary, postsecondary, or noncollegiate institution, with facilities in use on or before April 1, 1987, which is:        (1)    Located within the airport noise zone; and        (2)    Certified or accredited by the State Board of Education.