(a) The department shall have general supervision over all phases of aeronautics within the state pertaining to the planning and development of the state airport system plan and the inspection, acquisition, establishment, construction, expansion, improvement, maintenance, management, and operation of airports, restricted landing areas, and other air navigation facilities.
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Terms Used In Alabama Code 23-1-357

  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
(b) The department shall cooperate with and assist the federal government, the political subdivisions of this state, and others engaged in aeronautics or in the promotion of safe aeronautical practices and shall seek to coordinate the aeronautical activities of these bodies. It shall assist in the development of aeronautics and aeronautical facilities within the state for the purpose of safeguarding the interest of the general public and those engaged in all phases of aeronautics.
(c) The department may perform such acts, issue and amend such orders, and make, promulgate, or amend general or special rules, regulations, and procedures and establish minimum standards, consistent with the provisions of this article as it shall deem necessary to carry out the provisions of this article and to perform its duties hereunder, all commensurate with and for the purpose of protecting and insuring the general public interest, health, welfare, and safety.
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