Section 5-207 - State airways system. - Maryland Statutes

§ 5-207. State airways system.
 

(a)  "State airway" defined.- In this section, "State airway" means any route designated by the Administration as a route suitable for air navigation above the land or waters of this State. 

(b)  Establishment of system.-  

(1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Administration may: 

(i) Designate, design, and establish, expand, or modify a State airways system that best serves the interest of this State; and 

(ii) As required in the public interest, chart the system and arrange for publication and distribution of maps, charts, notices, and bulletins relating to the airways. 

(2) A State airway may not be established, expanded, or modified unless, after a hearing open to interested parties, the Administration finds that such action is necessary to the safety and advancement of aeronautics in this State. 

(c)  Requirements for system.- The State airways system: 

(1) Shall be supplementary to and coordinated in design and operation with the federal airways system; and 

(2) May include any type of publicly or privately owned air navigation facility conforming to federal safety standards. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 1A, §§ 1-121, 4-403; 1977, ch. 13, § 2.]