(a) It is unlawful for any airman or passenger to parachute jump from an aircraft that is in flight, except in an emergency declared by the pilot in command of the aircraft, or unless such jump is made in compliance with existing federal regulations as are set forth by the federal aviation administration and with the equipment as prescribed by the existing rules and regulations of the federal aviation administration. Any airman or passenger who parachute jumps from an aircraft shall comply fully with part 105 of the federal air regulations.

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 42-2-106

  • Aircraft: means any contrivance now known, or hereafter invented, used or designed for navigation of or flight in the air. See Tennessee Code 42-2-101
  • Airman: means :
    (A) Any individual who engages, as the person in command, or as pilot, mechanic, or member of the crew, in the navigation of aircraft while under way. See Tennessee Code 42-2-101
  • Airport: means any area of land or water that is used, or intended for use, for the landing and taking off of aircraft, and any appurtenant areas that are used, or intended for use, for airport buildings or other airport facilities or avigation easements or rights-of-way, together with all airport buildings and facilities located on such areas, easements or rights-of-way. See Tennessee Code 42-2-101
  • Department: means the department of transportation. See Tennessee Code 42-2-101
  • Parachute: includes any device used for the aerial descent of airmen or passengers from aircraft while such aircraft is in flight. See Tennessee Code 42-2-101
  • Property: includes both personal and real property. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
  • 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 Tennessee Code 1-3-105
  • written: includes printing, typewriting, engraving, lithography, and any other mode of representing words and letters. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
(b) All permanent drop zones are to be registered with the department. The registration is to include the drop zone’s location, the names of those persons responsible for activities at the drop zone, the name of the organization involved, and the written permission of the property owner or airport manager, if an airport is the drop zone.
(c) No provision in this section shall apply to personnel of the federal or state military forces making military parachute jumps in accordance with military orders or regulations.
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