Section 64-1-12 - Definitions. - New Mexico Statutes

64-1-12. Definitions.

As used in the Aviation Act [64-1-11 to 64-1-17 NMSA 1978]:   

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.