Hawaii § 263-4 - Lawfulness of flight.
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§ 263-4. Lawfulness of flight.
Flight in aircraft over the lands and waters of the State is lawful, unless at such a low altitude as to interfere with the then existing use to which the land or water, or the space over the land or water, is put by the owner; or unless so conducted as to be imminently dangerous to persons or property lawfully on the land or water beneath. The landing of an aircraft on the lands or waters of another, without that person's consent, is unlawful, except in the case of a forced landing. For damages caused by a forced landing, however, the owner or lessee of the aircraft or the aeronaut shall be liable, as provided in section 263-5. [L 1923, c 109, §4; RL 1925, §3894; am L 1927, c 238, §1; am L Sp 1932 2d, c 17, §1; RL 1935, §6978; RL 1945, §4924; am imp L 1947, c 32, §2; RL 1955, §16-4; HRS §263-4; gen ch 1993] Previous Vol05_Ch0261-0319 Next
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hawaii § 263-4
What does Hawaii Revised Statutes § 263-4 cover?
Section 263-4 ("Lawfulness of flight.") 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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