§ 55-1-1 Division of Aeronautics established within South Carolina State Fiscal Accountability Authority; Aeronautics Commission shall govern
§ 55-1-5 Definitions
§ 55-1-7 Fees and fines deposited into State Aviation Fund
§ 55-1-10 Liability of owners and operators generally to guests
§ 55-1-20 Liability of public carriers
§ 55-1-30 Unlawful removing or damaging of airport facility or equipment
§ 55-1-40 Unlawful entry of aircraft; damaging or removing equipment
§ 55-1-50 Landing or taking off on public highways
§ 55-1-80 Appointment of additional members to county aviation commission
§ 55-1-90 State-owned aircraft used by state agencies; use of aircraft by governmental bodies not part of the state government, hospitals or medical centers
§ 55-1-100 Operating or acting as flight crew member of aircraft while under influence of alcohol or drugs unlawful; penalties

Terms Used In South Carolina Code > Title 55 > Chapter 1 - General Provisions

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Director: means the Director of Regulatory and Public Service Programs, Clemson University. See South Carolina Code 46-25-20
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Mortgagor: The person who pledges property to a creditor as collateral for a loan and who receives the money.
  • Person: includes individual, partnership, association, firm, and corporation. See South Carolina Code 46-25-20
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.