California · Public Utilities Code - PUC

PUC §21411: It is unlawful for any person to operate, or cause or authorize to be operated, any civil aircraft within this State unless the aircraft has an appropriate effective certificate, permit, or license is

Infraction

What this law says, in plain English

Operating a civil aircraft in the state without required federal certification, permit, or license is unlawful. This applies to anyone operating or authorizing aircraft operation.

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It is unlawful for any person to operate, or cause or authorize to be operated, any civil aircraft within this State unless the aircraft has an appropriate effective certificate, permit, or license issued by the United States if required by the United States.

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