California Legal Codes and Statutes

§ 5501

Amended (as amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 706, Sec. 3) by Stats. 2012, Ch. 108, Sec. 3. (AB 1524) Effective January 1, 2013.

As used in this article, “aircraft” means any contrivance used for navigation of, or flight in, the air. “Aircraft” does not include a hot air balloon furnished or providing transportation for entertainment, sporting, or recreational purposes.

Cite this section

Cal. Pub. Util. Code § 5501 (2026)
https://ca.codecond.com/codes/puc/division-2-regulation-of-related-businesses-by-the-public-utilities-commission/chapter-9-commercial-air-carriers/article-1-accident-liability-protection/section-5501

Other sections in Article 1 - Accident Liability Protection

§ 5500§ 5501§ 5502§ 5503§ 5504§ 5506§ 5508§ 5510§ 5511§ 5512§ 5513

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