Missouri Laws 305.120 – Definitions
As used in sections 305.120 to 305.270, the following terms mean:
(1) “Aeronautics” includes the art and science of flight; aviation; the construction, operation, navigation of aircraft and all component parts thereof; air navigation aids, such as markings, lighting, electric and electronic devices that transmit or receive visual, audible or electronic signals, sounds or displays; navigation and piloting; and also includes airports and the planning, design, construction, repair, improvement, or maintenance thereto or any part thereof; and the dissemination of information and instruction pertaining to all of the foregoing;
Terms Used In Missouri Laws 305.120
- following: when used by way of reference to any section of the statutes, mean the section next preceding or next following that in which the reference is made, unless some other section is expressly designated in the reference. See Missouri Laws 1.020
- hereafter: means the time after the statute containing it takes effect. See Missouri Laws 1.020
- person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, and to partnerships and other unincorporated associations. See Missouri Laws 1.020
- Property: includes real and personal property. See Missouri Laws 1.020
- State: when applied to any of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" includes such district and territories. See Missouri Laws 1.020
(2) “Aircraft”, any device now known or hereafter invented, used or designed for navigation of or flight through the air;
(3) “Airman”, a person, including the person in command of an aircraft or a pilot, mechanic, or member of the crew, who engages in the navigation of an aircraft while under way;
(4) “Airman certificate”, a certificate issued to an airman pursuant to 49 U.S.C. § 44702;
(5) “Airport”, an area on land or water that is used or intended to be used for the landing and takeoff of aircraft including buildings, equipment, facilities, rights-of-way, property and appurtenant areas;
(6) “Airport authority”, an entity established in accordance with state law which may plan for, acquire, construct, operate, and maintain an airport or airports as a political subdivision within this state;
(7) “Pilot”, any person licensed to operate aircraft;
(8) “Political subdivision”, any county, city, town, village or other political entity having the authority to tax and to exercise the power of eminent domain;
(9) “Runway”, a defined rectangular area on a land airport prepared specifically for the landing and takeoff of aircraft.