S.C. Code § 55-3-10
Short title
This chapter may be cited as the State Law for Aeronautics.
South Carolina Code Title 55, Chapter 3 — State Law for Aeronautics
South Carolina · statute · S.C. Code tit. 55, ch. 3 · 10 active provisions
S.C. Code § 55-3-50
Landing an aircraft on property without consent; exceptions; liability
The landing of an aircraft on the lands or waters of another without his consent is unlawful, except in the case of a cautionary or emergency landing. This section shall not apply to landings on waters of the state or other navigable waters where the waters are normally open to the public or available for public use no…
S.C. Code § 55-3-60
Liability and lien for damages
The owner of an aircraft operated over the land or waters of this State is absolutely liable for injury to persons or property on the land or water beneath the aircraft which is caused by ascent, descent or flight of the aircraft or the dropping or falling of an object from an aircraft, whether the owner was negligent…
S.C. Code § 55-3-70
Liability for collisions
Subject to the provisions of Section 55-1-10, the liability of the owner of one aircraft to the owner of another aircraft, or to an airman or passengers on either aircraft, for damage caused by collision on land or in the air must be determined by the rules of law applicable to torts on land.
S.C. Code § 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 th…
S.C. Code § 55-3-90
Use of navigable waters for landing, docking, and takeoff of seaplanes
Navigable waterways, which are available for use under the public trust doctrine, may be used for the landing, docking, and takeoff of seaplanes in accordance with this provision. This section does not authorize the use of seaplanes in a manner or location which would violate the property rights of another person. Duri…
S.C. Code § 55-3-100
Restrictions on the use of waterway by seaplane; criteria
If the division determines that use of a waterway by a seaplane poses an unreasonable risk to public health, safety, or property, the division or commission may withdraw approval or limit use of the waterway or make the use of the waterway subject to conditions, after following criteria set forth in this section. If co…
S.C. Code § 55-3-110
Hunting from aircraft
An airman or passenger who, while in flight within this State, shall intentionally kill or attempt to kill any birds or animals is guilty of a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of not more than two thousand dollars, or by imprisonment for not more than thirty days, or both. However, this section shall not apply to a…
S.C. Code § 55-3-120
Construction
This chapter must be interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose of promoting aviation, aeronautics, aviation safety, and conforming and making consistent this State's laws with federal law, and the laws of other states on the subject of aviation and aeronautics.
S.C. Code § 55-3-130
Pointing, aiming, or discharge of laser device at aircraft; penalties
The pointing, aiming, or discharge of a laser device at an aircraft in flight or on the ground while occupied is unlawful. A person who wilfully and maliciously discharges a laser at an aircraft, whether stopped, in motion or in flight, while occupied, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more…