Idaho § 21-502 - Aviation hazards contrary to public interest
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 21-502 — Aviation hazards contrary to public interest, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-502. Aviation hazards contrary to public interest
It is hereby found that an aviation 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. Accordingly, it is hereby declared:
(a) That the creation or establishment of an aviation hazard is a public nuisance and an injury to the community served by the airport in question;
(b) That it is therefore necessary in the interest of the public health, public safety, and general welfare that the creation or establishment of aviation hazards be prevented.
[21-502, added 1947, ch. 130, sec. 2, p. 315; am. 2005, ch. 174, sec. 4, p. 541; am. 2014, ch. 93, sec. 1, p. 254.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 21-502
What does Idaho Statutes § 21-502 cover?
Section 21-502 ("Aviation hazards contrary to public interest") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. 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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