Definitions
NMSA 1978, § 64-1-12
in effect64-1-12. Definitions
As used in the Aviation Act:
A. "aircraft" means airplane and helicopter;
B. "pilot" means any person participating in the operation of an aircraft while it is in flight;
C. "passenger" means any person riding in an aircraft except a pilot;
D. "department" means the department of transportation;
E. "division" means the aviation division of the department;
F. "director" means the director of the division; and
G. "secretary" means the secretary of transportation.
1953 Comp., § 44-1-10.2, enacted by Laws 1963, ch. 314, § 2; 1977, ch. 250, § 13; 1987, ch. 268, § 7; 2023, ch. 100, § 24.
Source: New Mexico Compilation Commission (nmonesource.com)URL: https://nmonesource.com/nmos/nmsa-unanno/en/item/18567/index.do#!b/64-1-12Fetched: 10/20/2026