South Carolina § 55-3-80 - Crimes and torts.
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§ 55-3-80. Crimes and torts.
All crimes, torts, and other wrongs committed by or against an airman or passenger while in flight over this State is governed by the laws of this State. The question of whether damage occasioned by or to an aircraft while in flight over this State constitutes a tort, crime, or other wrong by or against the owner of the aircraft must be determined by the laws of this State.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 2-8; 1952 Code SECTION 2-8; 1942 Code SECTION 7106; 1932 Code SECTION 7106; 1929 (36) 220; 2012 Act No. 270, SECTION 2, eff June 18, 2012.
Effect of Amendment
The 2012 amendment substituted "airman" for "aeronaut" following "wrongs committed by or against an"; and made nonsubstantive changes throughout the section.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does South Carolina Code of Laws § 55-3-80 cover?
Section 55-3-80 ("Crimes and torts.") is part of the South Carolina Code of Laws, the codified statutory law of South Carolina. 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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