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 the aircraft must be determined by the laws of this State.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 2-8; 1952 Code Section 2-8; 1942 Code Section 7106; 1932 Code Section 7106; 1929 (36) 220; 2012 Act No. 270, Section 2, eff June 18, 2012.
Effect of Amendment
The 2012 amendment substituted "airman" for "aeronaut" following "wrongs committed by or against an"; and made nonsubstantive changes throughout the section.
RESEARCH REFERENCES
Encyclopedias
2 S.C. Jur. Aviation and Airports Section 14, Generally.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 3 - State Law For Aeronautics
Section 55-3-20. Reserved by 2012 Act No. 270, Section 2, eff June 18, 2012.
Section 55-3-30. Reserved by 2012 Act No. 270, Section 2, eff June 18, 2012.
Section 55-3-40. Reserved by 2012 Act No. 270, Section 2, eff June 18, 2012.
Section 55-3-50. Landing an aircraft on the property of another with consent; exceptions; liability.
Section 55-3-60. Liability and lien for damages.
Section 55-3-70. Liability for collisions.
Section 55-3-80. Crimes and torts.
Section 55-3-90. Use of navigable waters for landing, docking, and takeoff of seaplanes.
Section 55-3-100. Restrictions on the use of waterway by seaplane; criteria.
Section 55-3-110. Hunting from aircraft.
Section 55-3-120. Construction.
Section 55-3-130. Pointing, aiming, or discharge of laser device at aircraft; penalties.