§262-1 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 'Airport' means any area of land or water designed and set aside for the landing and taking-off of all aircraft and utilized or to be utilized in the interest of the public for such purposes; 'Airport hazard' means any structure or tree which obstructs the air space required for the flight of aircraft in landing or taking-off at an airport, or any use of land which creates a dangerous condition, including the placement of strong lights which blind pilots during such operations; 'Airport hazard area' means any area of land or water upon which an airport hazard might be established if not prevented as provided in this chapter; 'Airport protection' means protection against an airport hazard; 'Department' means the department of transportation; 'Director' means the director of transportation or the director's authorized representative; 'Person' means any individual, partnership, corporation, unincorporated association, joint stock association, or any trustee, receiver, assignee, or other similar representative thereof; or the State or any of its political subdivisions, or agencies thereof; 'Structure' association, joint stock association, or any trustee, receiver, assignee, or other similar representative thereof; or the State or any of its political subdivisions, or agencies thereof; 'Structure' means any object constructed or installed by humans, including, but without limitation, buildings, towers, smokestacks, chimneys, and overhead transmission lines; 'Tree' means any object of natural growth. [L 1965, c 140, pt of §1; Supp, §17A-1; HRS §262-1; gen ch 1985, 1993] Revision Note Numeric designations deleted and definitions rearranged.
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