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RSA 422:2 · Purpose

Title
XXXIX: AERONAUTICS
Chapter
422 · NEW HAMPSHIRE AERONAUTICS ACT
Status
current
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422:2 Purpose. – It is hereby declared that the purpose of this chapter is to further the public interest by:

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I.

The revision of existing statutes relative to aviation in order to centralize all aeronautical activities in a single state agency authorized to participate in any activity essential to progress in aeronautics.

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II.

Making available for the development of aeronautics the funds now received for the registration of commercial aviation operators, aircraft, and landing areas, and providing new sources of revenue.

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Effecting uniformity in the regulations pertaining to the operation of aircraft by authorizing the adoption of uniform regulations consistent with federal regulations and making noncompliance with federal regulations a violation of the state law, thereby enabling the law enforcement agencies of the state to enforce the laws regulating the operation of aircraft.

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Providing for the protection and promotion of the public interest and safety in connection with the operation of aircraft.

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V.

By imposing an operating fee on aircraft for the use of the facilities and services of the state airways system, which shall be in lieu of a personal property tax on aircraft.

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VI.

Insuring that public airports are sited with due regard to the views of those municipalities in which they are proposed to be located. Source. 2002, 6:1, eff. July 1, 2002.

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Source note

Source. 2002, 6:1, eff. July 1, 2002.

Source history

  • 2002, 6:1, eff. July 1, 2002

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    sidewalks, streets, and highways shall be limited as provided in RSA 231 and the liability of any governmental unit with respect to publicly owned airport runways and taxiways shall be limited as set forth in RSA 422. II. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to: (a) Any claim based upon an act or omission of an employee or official of a governmental unit when such employee or official is exercising due care in th

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    ays shall be limited as provided in RSA 231 and the liability of any governmental unit with respect to publicly owned airport runways and taxiways shall be limited as set forth in RSA 422. II. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to: (a) Any claim based upon an act or omission of an employee or official of a governmental unit when such employee or official is exercising due care in the exec

  • 2026 SB409 Effective 2027-01-01 reference

    sidewalks, streets, and highways shall be limited as provided in RSA 231 and the liability of any governmental unit with respect to publicly owned airport runways and taxiways shall be limited as set forth in RSA 422. II. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to: (a) Any claim based upon an act or omission of an employee or official of a governmental unit when such employee or official is exercising due care in th

  • 2026 SB409 Effective 2027-01-01 reference

    ays shall be limited as provided in RSA 231 and the liability of any governmental unit with respect to publicly owned airport runways and taxiways shall be limited as set forth in RSA 422. II. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to: (a) Any claim based upon an act or omission of an employee or official of a governmental unit when such employee or official is exercising due care in the ex

  • 2025 HB468 Signed By Governor amend

    ng new paragraph: XV. For any person to operate or use a small unmanned aircraft system in violation of RSA 644:23. 278:3 New Paragraph; Penalties; Unlawful Operation or Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Amend RSA 422:29 by inserting after paragraph IX the following new paragraph: X. The penalties for a violation of RSA 422:28, XV are those provided in RSA 644:23. 278:4 Serious Traffic Offenses; Reckless Driving. Amend RSA 265

  • 2025 HB468 Signed By Governor add

    644:23. 278:3 New Paragraph; Penalties; Unlawful Operation or Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Amend RSA 422:29 by inserting after paragraph IX the following new paragraph: X. The penalties for a violation of RSA 422:28, XV are those provided in RSA 644:23. 278:4 Serious Traffic Offenses; Reckless Driving. Amend RSA 265:79 to read as follows: 265:79 Reckless Driving; Minimum Penalty. I. Whoever upon any way drives a vehicle r

  • 2024 SB460 House add

    RSA 644:23. 3 New Paragraph; Penalties; Unlawful Operation or Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Amend RSA 422:29 by inserting after paragraph IX the following new paragraph: X. The penalties for a violation of RSA 422:28, XV are those provided in RSA 644:23. 4 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2025. LBA 24-3008 Amended 5/6/24 SB 460-FN- FISCAL NOTE AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE (AMENDMENT #2024-1400h) AN ACT esta

  • 2024 SB460 House amend

    e following new paragraph: XV. For any person to operate or use an unmanned aircraft system in violation of RSA 644:23. 3 New Paragraph; Penalties; Unlawful Operation or Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Amend RSA 422:29 by inserting after paragraph IX the following new paragraph: X. The penalties for a violation of RSA 422:28, XV are those provided in RSA 644:23. 4 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2025. L

  • 2023 HB171 House reference

    sidewalks, streets, and highways shall be limited as provided in RSA 231 and the liability of any governmental unit with respect to publicly owned airport runways and taxiways shall be limited as set forth in RSA 422]. 3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage. LBA 23-0614 12/15/22 HB 171-FN- FISCAL NOTE AS INTRODUCED AN ACT relative to bodily injury actions against governmental units. FISCAL I

  • 2021 HB485 Senate amend

    sensors, including those used for navigational aids, and research, development, test, evaluation, and operation of autonomous vehicles, as permitted by law. 4 New Hampshire Aeronautics Act; Prohibitions. Amend RSA 422:28, XIV to read as follows: XIV. [For any person to purposely or knowingly shine the beam of a laser pointing device at an aircraft that is in flight or in the process of takeoff, landing, or taxiing] For any per

  • 2021 SB134 Signed By Governor amend

    the owner of the motor vehicle, aircraft, vessel, window, or structure. (f) An individual authorized by the person, or the parent or guardian of the person. 2 New Hampshire Aeronautics Act; Prohibitions. Amend RSA 422:28, XIV to read as follows: XIV. [For any person to purposely or knowingly shine the beam of a laser pointing device at an aircraft that is in flight or in the process of takeoff, landing, or taxiing] For any per

  • 2020 HB1182 Signed By Governor add

    a suitable airfield which is also designed to be driven on public roadways as a conveyance. 33:39 New Section; Aeronautics; Prohibitions and Penalties; Roadable Aircraft in Operation on Public Roadways. Amend RSA 422 by inserting after section 27 the following new section: 422:27-a Roadable Aircraft in Operation on Public Roadways. I. All roadable aircraft shall be considered motor vehicles while in operation on the roadwa

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