Hawaii § 262-1 - Definitions.
Full text of Hawaii Hawaii Revised Statutes § 262-1 — Definitions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 262-1. Definitions.
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: "Airport" means any area of land or water designed and set aside for the landing and taking-off of all aircraft and utilized or to be utilized in the interest of the public for such purposes; "Airport hazard" means any structure or tree which obstructs the air space required for the flight of aircraft in landing or taking-off at an airport, or any use of land which creates a dangerous condition, including the placement of strong lights which blind pilots during such operations; "Airport hazard area" means any area of land or water upon which an airport hazard might be established if not prevented as provided in this chapter; "Airport protection" means protection against an airport hazard; "Department" means the department of transportation; "Director" means the director of transportation or the director's authorized representative; "Person" means any individual, partnership, corporation, unincorporated association, joint stock association, or any trustee, receiver, assignee, or other similar representative thereof; or the State or any of its political subdivisions, or agencies thereof; "Structure" means any object constructed or installed by humans, including, but without limitation, buildings, towers, smokestacks, chimneys, and overhead transmission lines; "Tree" means any object of natural growth. [L 1965, c 140, pt of §1; Supp, §17A-1; HRS §262-1; gen ch 1985, 1993] Revision Note Numeric designations deleted and definitions rearranged. Previous Vol05_Ch0261-0319 Next
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What does Hawaii Revised Statutes § 262-1 cover?
Section 262-1 ("Definitions.") is part of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Hawaii. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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