Maryland · Maryland Code — Transportation Article

Md. Code, Transp. § 5-103: (a) The law of this State defines and governs all crimes, torts, and other wrongs committed in flight over this State

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State law applies to crimes and legal matters occurring in flight over the state. Contracts made during flight have the same legal effect as those made on land or water below.

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