Oklahoma § 3-271 - Possession of airman's certificate and medical certificate
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 3-271 — Possession of airman's certificate and medical certificate, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-271. Possession of airman's certificate and medical certificate
while operating aircraft.
The required airman's certificate and medical certificate as
applicable shall be kept in the personal possession of the
certificate holder when he is operating aircraft within this state
and shall be presented for inspection upon the demand of any peace
officer of this state or any federal law enforcement officer. Any
person arrested for a violation of this section shall be released by
the arresting officer upon personal recognizance if the arrested
person signs a written promise to appear as provided for on the
citation issued by the arresting officer. The arresting officer
shall record the arraignment date and time on the citation. Any
person convicted of violating this section shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor; provided however, no person charged with violating this
section shall be convicted of the charge if he or she produces in
court or the office of the arresting officer the required
certificates issued to that person and valid at the time of arrest.
Added by Laws 1991, c. 248, § 13, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 3-271
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 3-271 cover?
Section 3-271 ("Possession of airman's certificate and medical certificate") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Oklahoma § 3-271?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 3-271 apply to my situation?
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