2011 South Dakota Code
Title 50 AVIATION
Chapter 13. Air Space And Operation Of Aircraft
§50-13-1 Definitions.


SD Codified L § 50-13-1 (through 2011) What's This?

50-13-1. Definitions. In §§ 50-13-1 to 50-13-9, inclusive:

(1) "Aeronaut" includes aviator, pilot, balloonist, and every other person having any part in the operation of aircraft while in flight.

(2) "Aircraft" includes balloon, airplane, hydroplane, and every other vehicle used for navigation through the air. A hydroplane, while at rest on water and while being operated on or immediately above water shall be governed by the rules regarding water navigation; while being operated through the air otherwise than immediately above water, it shall be treated as an aircraft.

(3) "Passenger" includes any person riding in an aircraft, but having no part in its operation.

Source: SDC 1939, § 2.0301.

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