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 the landing, taking-off and maneuvering of aircraft, thus tending to destroy or impair the utility of the airport and the public investment therein, and is therefore not in the interest of the public health, public safety or general welfare.
History: 1953 Comp., § 14-40-16, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — Airplane, liability for injury by, 69 A.L.R. 316, 83 A.L.R. 350, 99 A.L.R. 183, 155 A.L.R. 1026, 17 A.L.R.2d 1041.
Liability of owner of wires, poles, or structures struck by aircraft for resulting injury or damage, 49 A.L.R.5th 659.
Structure 2021 New Mexico Statutes
Article 39 - Municipal Airports
Section 3-39-1 - Municipal Airport Law.
Section 3-39-2 - Purpose of law.
Section 3-39-4 - Municipal airports.
Section 3-39-5 - Planning and zoning laws.
Section 3-39-6 - Irrepealable bond ordinance.
Section 3-39-7 - Refunding bonds.
Section 3-39-8 - Impairment of payment.
Section 3-39-9 - Terms of bonds.
Section 3-39-10 - Sale, exchange and details of bonds.
Section 3-39-11 - Construction.
Section 3-39-12 - Additional security.
Section 3-39-13 - Foreclosure.
Section 3-39-14 - Legal investments.
Section 3-39-15 - Tax exemptions.
Section 3-39-16 - [Municipal Airport Zoning Law.]
Section 3-39-17 - Definitions.
Section 3-39-18 - Airport hazards not in public interest.
Section 3-39-19 - Preparation of airport approach plans.
Section 3-39-20 - Adoption of airport zoning regulations.
Section 3-39-21 - Permits and variances.
Section 3-39-22 - Zoning regulations; procedure.
Section 3-39-23 - Judicial review.
Section 3-39-24 - Enforcement and remedies.
Section 3-39-25 - Removal of airport obstructions by municipalities.