§ 405. Crimes, torts, and other wrongs
A crime, tort, or other wrong committed by or against an airman or passenger while in flight over this State shall be governed by the laws of this State. The question whether damages 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 shall be determined by the law of this State. (Added 1985, No. 222 (Adj. Sess.), § 2.)
Structure Vermont Statutes
Title 5 - Aeronautics and Surface Transportation
Chapter 13 - Operation of Aircraft
§ 403. Lawful and unlawful flight; landing
§ 404. Contractual and other legal relations
§ 405. Crimes, torts, and other wrongs
§ 421. Minimum altitudes for operation
§ 423. Diversion from normal flight; careless operation
§ 425. Killing birds or animals
§ 426. Helicopters; aircraft engaged in crop spraying or dusting
§ 427. Operating under influence of liquor or drugs; penalty; revocation of right
§ 478. Minimum disturbance in movement; record of original condition
§ 479. Liability of owner of aircraft for injuries
§ 480. Liability of airman not owner or lessee
§ 482. Determination of liability
§ 484. Secretary as attorney for service of process