Operation of airport, landing area, etc. without license; approval of site required before acquisition.
Del. Code tit. 2, § 170
in effect(a) All proposed airports, restricted landing areas, and other air navigation facilities shall be first licensed by the Department before they, or any of them, shall be used or operated.
(b) Any political subdivision or person acquiring property for the purpose of constructing or establishing an airport or restricted landing area shall, prior to the acquisition, make application to the Department for a certificate of approval of the site selected and the general purpose or purposes for which the property is to be acquired, to insure that the property and its use shall conform to minimum standards of safety and shall serve public interest.
(c) No political subdivision or officer or employer thereof, or person, shall operate an airport, restricted landing area, or other air navigation facility unless an annual license therefor has been issued by the Department.
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