South Carolina Statutes
§ 55-3-80 — Crimes and torts.
South Carolina § 55-3-80
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Bluebook
S.C. Code Ann. § 55-3-80 (2026).
Text
All crimes, torts, and other wrongs committed by or against an airman or passenger while in flight over this State is governed by the laws of this State. The question of whether damage occasioned by or to an aircraft while in flight over this State constitutes a tort, crime, or other wrong by or against the owner of the aircraft must be determined by the laws of this State.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 2-8; 1952 Code SECTION 2-8; 1942 Code SECTION 7106; 1932 Code SECTION 7106; 1929 (36) 220; 2012 Act No. 270, SECTION 2, eff June 18, 2012. Effect of Amendment The 2012 amendment substituted "airman" for "aeronaut" following "wrongs committed by or against an"; and made nonsubstantive changes throughout the section.
Nearby Sections
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§ 55-3-10
Short title.§ 55-3-110
Hunting from aircraft.§ 55-3-120
Construction.§ 55-3-60
Liability and lien for damages.§ 55-3-70
Liability for collisions.§ 55-3-80
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