The department shall adopt noise standards governing the operation of aircraft and aircraft engines for airports operating under a valid permit issued by the department to an extent not prohibited by federal law. The standards shall be based upon the level of noise acceptable to a reasonable person residing in the vicinity of the airport.
Cal. Pub. Util. Code § 21669
Regulation of Airports
Known as the State Aeronautics Act
The act spans §§ 21001–21712 (174 sections).
Applied in 3 court decisions — leading case San Diego Unified Port District v. Gianturco (1981)
Most recently applied in San Diego Unified Port District v. Gianturco (July 1981)
Added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 1585.
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