2018 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 64 - Aeronautics
Article 1 - Aviation Generally
Section 64-1-12 - Definitions.
As used in the Aviation Act:
A. "aircraft" means airplane and helicopter;
B. "pilot" means any person participating in the operation of an aircraft while it is in flight;
C. "passenger" means any person riding in an aircraft except a pilot;
D. "department" means the state highway and transportation department;
E. "division" means the aviation division of the department;
F. "director" means the executive head of the division; and
G. "secretary" means the executive head of the department.
History: 1953 Comp., § 44-1-10.2, enacted by Laws 1963, ch. 314, § 2; 1977, ch. 250, § 13; 1987, ch. 268, § 7.
The 1987 amendment, effective July 1, 1987, in Subsection D inserted "state highway and" preceding "transportation" and, in Subsection G, deleted "of transportation" following "secretary."
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 8A Am. Jur. 2d Aviation § 2.
2A C.J.S. Aeronautics and Aerospace §§ 2 to 6.
