Texas § TN.24.021 - TAKING OFF, LANDING, OR MANEUVERING AIRCRAFT ON HIGHWAYS, ROADS, OR STREETS
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§ TN.24.021. TAKING OFF, LANDING, OR MANEUVERING AIRCRAFT ON HIGHWAYS, ROADS, OR STREETS
TAKING OFF, LANDING, OR MANEUVERING AIRCRAFT ON HIGHWAYS, ROADS, OR STREETS; OFFENSE. (a) A person commits an offense if the person takes off, lands, or maneuvers an aircraft, whether heavier or lighter than air, on a public highway, road, or street except: (1) when necessary to prevent serious injury to a person or property; (2) during or within a reasonable time after an emergency; or (3) as provided by Section 24.022 . (b) An offense under Subsection (a) is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $25 and not more than $200. (c) The procedure prescribed by Section 543.003 applies to a violation of this section. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 30.04, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
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