Nevada § 494.020 - Definitions
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 494.020 — Definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 494.020. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the text otherwise requires: 1. “Air navigation facility” means any facility, other than one owned and operated
by the United States, used in, available for use in, or designed for use in, aid of
air navigation, including any structures, mechanisms, lights, beacons, markers, communicating
systems, or other instrumentalities, or devices used or useful as an aid, or constituting
an advantage or convenience to the safe taking off, navigation and landing of aircraft,
or the safe and efficient operation or maintenance of an airport, and any combination
of any or all of such facilities. 2. “Airport” means any area of land or water which is used, or intended for use, for
the landing and takeoff of aircraft, and any appurtenant areas which are used for
airport buildings or other airport facilities or rights-of-way, together with all
airport buildings and facilities located thereon. 3. “Airport hazard” means any structure, object of natural growth, or use of land
which obstructs the airspace required for the flight of aircraft in landing or taking
off at an airport or is otherwise hazardous to such landing or taking off of aircraft. 4. “Person” includes a government, a governmental agency and a political subdivision
of a government.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 494.020
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 494.020 cover?
Section 494.020 ("Definitions") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. 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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