Uniform State Law
Indiana · Condemnation by Utilities · §§ 8-21-4-1 to 8-21-4-9 · 11 sections
Overview
This act governs aircraft and the use of the airspace above a state, declaring the state's sovereignty over that space and defining the extent of the landowner's interest in the space above the surface. It sets the conditions under which flight through that airspace is lawful, and establishes liability rules for damage caused to persons or property on the ground as well as for collisions between aircraft. It also fixes which jurisdiction's law applies to crimes, torts, and contracts arising in flight, and directs that its provisions be interpreted so as to keep aviation law uniform among the states that adopt it.
Editorial summary generated from the text of this act. It is not part of the statute — read the sections below for the operative language.
In the courts
Sections of this act have been cited in 3 court decisions.
Most-cited authority: 570 F.2d 1311 - Bowen v. United States
Sections covered
- Ind. Code § 8-21-4-1Definitions
- Ind. Code § 8-21-4-10Construction of chapter
- Ind. Code § 8-21-4-11Title
- Ind. Code § 8-21-4-2Sovereignty
- Ind. Code § 8-21-4-3Ownership of air space
- Ind. Code § 8-21-4-4Use of air space; landing on private property
- Ind. Code § 8-21-4-5Collisions; liability
- Ind. Code § 8-21-4-6Liability; vicarious liability1 cite
- Ind. Code § 8-21-4-7Contracts entered while in flight
- Ind. Code § 8-21-4-8Operation of aircraft while under influence of liquor or drugs; health disorder; dropping objects while in flight; offenses2 cites
- Ind. Code § 8-21-4-9Killing any birds or animals; offense
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