28-8277 Low altitude flying prohibited

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Arizona Code › Title 28 › Chapter 25 › Article 3 › Section 8277

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28-8277. Low altitude flying prohibited

Flight of aircraft over lands and waters of this state is lawful, unless either:

1. It is at a low altitude that interferes with the existing use to which land, water or space over the land or water is put by the owner.

2. It is conducted in a manner that is imminently dangerous to persons or property lawfully on the land or water beneath the flight.

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