§ 421. Minimum altitudes for operation
Except when necessary for take-off or landing, or by special permission of the Agency, no person shall operate an aircraft below the following altitudes:
(1) An altitude which will permit, in the event of the failure of a power unit, an emergency landing without undue hazard to persons or property on the surface.
(2) Over congested areas of cities or towns, or over an open-air assembly of persons, an altitude of 1,000 feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal radius of 2,000 feet from the aircraft.
(3) An altitude of 500 feet above the surface, except over open water or sparsely populated areas. In this event, the aircraft shall not be operated closer than 500 feet to any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure. (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