# 5 V.S.A. § 402: Ownership of space

> Vermont · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T5_C13_S402

## Section

- **Citation:** 5 V.S.A. § 402
- **Heading:** Ownership of space
- **Jurisdiction:** Vermont
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** VT Code / Title 5 / Chapter 13 / Section 402

## Text

The ownership of the space above the lands and waters of this State is declared to be vested in the several owners of the surface beneath, subject to the right of flight described in section 403 of this title.

## Nearby sections

- [5 V.S.A. § 402 § 402. Ownership of space](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T5_C13_S402.md)
- [5 V.S.A. § 403 § 403. Lawful and unlawful flight; landing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T5_C13_S403.md)
- [5 V.S.A. § 404 § 404. Contractual and other legal relations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T5_C13_S404.md)
- [5 V.S.A. § 405 § 405. Crimes, torts, and other wrongs](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T5_C13_S405.md)
- [5 V.S.A. § 421 § 421. Minimum altitudes for operation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T5_C13_S421.md)
- [5 V.S.A. § 422 § 422. Penalty for violation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T5_C13_S422.md)
- [5 V.S.A. § 423 § 423. Diversion from normal flight; careless operation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T5_C13_S423.md)
- [5 V.S.A. § 425 § 425. Killing birds or animals](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T5_C13_S425.md)
- [5 V.S.A. § 426 § 426. Helicopters; aircraft engaged in crop spraying or dusting](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T5_C13_S426.md)
- [5 V.S.A. § 427 § 427. Operating under influence of liquor or drugs; penalty; revocation of right](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T5_C13_S427.md)
- [5 V.S.A. § 428 § 428. Reporting an aircraft](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T5_C13_S428.md)
- [5 V.S.A. § 476 § 476. Reports of accidents](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T5_C13_S476.md)
- [5 V.S.A. § 477 § 477. Removal of wrecks](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T5_C13_S477.md)
- [5 V.S.A. § 478 § 478. Minimum disturbance in movement; record of original condition](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T5_C13_S478.md)

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