28-8278 Landing prohibition; liability

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Arizona Code › Title 28 › Chapter 25 › Article 3 › Section 8278

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28-8278. Landing prohibition; liability

A. Landing of aircraft on lands or waters of another without consent of the owner of the lands or waters is unlawful, unless it is a forced landing.

B. The owner or lessee of the aircraft or the aeronaut is liable for damages caused by a forced landing as provided in section 28-8273.

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