Title 5. Aviation — Subtitle 10. Operation of Aircraft

At so low an altitude as to interfere with any lawful existing use of the land or water or the space above the land or water; or

Conducted in a manner imminently dangerous to persons or property on the land or water.

Except for a forced or emergency landing, a person may not land an aircraft on the lands or waters of any other person without the consent of that other person.

For damages caused by a forced or emergency landing, a person is liable as set forth in § 5-1005 of this subtitle.

For purposes of this subsection, “operate” shall include any use of the aircraft which involves remuneration to the owner, including but not limited to leasing, rental, and use for instructional purposes.

The owner of any aircraft based or hangared in this State may not operate that aircraft unless there is a liability insurance policy in force on the aircraft which covers the owner and the pilot for claims by passengers or other persons for any injuries to them or their property that might arise out of the operation of the aircraft.

$50,000 bodily injury per individual;

$100,000 bodily injury per accident; and

$50,000 property damage protection.

The “N” number, type, and model of the aircraft;

The name and address of the owner or operator of the aircraft, and the period of time the aircraft has been based or hangared at the facility;

The liability insurance policy or binder number;

The name of the insurance company shown on the policy; and

The name of the insurance producer.

The injury is caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the injured person or of the owner or bailee of the injured property; or

At the time of the injury, the aircraft is being used without consent of the owner or the lessee, as the case may be.

The owner or the lessee, as the case may be;

Any person operating the aircraft with the permission of the owner or lessee; or

Any person maintaining or repairing the aircraft with the permission of the owner or lessee.

The injured person or the owner or bailee of the injured property has a lien on the aircraft to the extent of the damage caused by the aircraft or the object falling from it, if he registers and records with the Administration a sworn notice of the lien within 30 days from the date of the injury. The notice of lien shall set forth in detail the injury or damage sustained by him or his property.

A notice of a lien not so recorded is void against subsequent good faith purchasers and mortgagees without actual notice. The lien terminates on rebuttal of the prima facie liability by the owner or lessee of the aircraft.

While under the influence of any intoxicating liquor, narcotic, or other habit forming drug; or

In a careless or reckless manner that endangers the life or property of another.

In addition to or instead of the penalties provided for in Subtitle 11 of this title or as a condition to the suspension of a sentence imposed under that subtitle, the court may prohibit any person who violates a provision of this section from operating an aircraft in this State for any period of not more than 1 year.

Violation of an imposed prohibition of a court under this subsection may be treated as a separate offense under this section or as a contempt of court.