It is hereby found and declared that an airport hazard endangers the lives and property of users of the airport and of occupants of land in its vicinity, and also, if of the obstruction type, in effect reduces the size of the area available for landing, taking-off, and maneuvering of aircraft, thus tending to destroy or impair the utility of the airport or landing field and the public health, public safety, or general welfare.
La. R.S. 2:382
Declaration of effect of airport hazards
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