Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 2 - Maryland Aviation Commission and Maryland Aviation Administration
Section 5-207 - State Airways System

(a)    In this section, “State airway” means any route designated by the Administration as a route suitable for air navigation above the land or waters of this State.
    (b)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Administration may:
            (i)    Designate, design, and establish, expand, or modify a State airways system that best serves the interest of this State; and
            (ii)    As required in the public interest, chart the system and arrange for publication and distribution of maps, charts, notices, and bulletins relating to the airways.
        (2)    A State airway may not be established, expanded, or modified unless, after a hearing open to interested parties, the Administration finds that such action is necessary to the safety and advancement of aeronautics in this State.
    (c)    The State airways system:
        (1)    Shall be supplementary to and coordinated in design and operation with the federal airways system; and
        (2)    May include any type of publicly or privately owned air navigation facility conforming to federal safety standards.

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