It is hereby found and declared that an airport hazard endangers the lives and property of users of the airport and of occupants of land in its vicinity, and also, if of the obstruction type, in effect reduces the size of the area available for the landing, taking-off and maneuvering of aircraft, thus tending to destroy or impair the utility of the airport and the public investment therein, and is therefore not in the interest of the public health, public safety or general welfare.
History: 1953 Comp., § 14-40-16, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300.
ANNOTATIONSAm. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — Airplane, liability for injury by, 69 A.L.R. 316, 83 A.L.R. 350, 99 A.L.R. 183, 155 A.L.R. 1026, 17 A.L.R.2d 1041.
Liability of owner of wires, poles, or structures struck by aircraft for resulting injury or damage, 49 A.L.R.5th 659.