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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 2Ch. 9Art. 1§ 5510 Air Operator Liability Requirement

§ 5510 Air Operator Liability Requirement

Public Utilities Code·California
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§ 5510 Air Operator Liability Requirement

Key Takeaways

  • •If you run a plane company, you must have insurance to cover accidents.
  • •If you don’t get the required insurance on purpose, you’re breaking the law.
  • •Breaking this law is a small crime (misdemeanor).

Example

A small airline company decides not to buy insurance to save money.

If they get caught without the required insurance, they can be charged with a crime.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 5510 Air Operator Liability Requirement

Any commercial air operator who knowingly refuses or fails to procure protection against liability, as required by Section 5503, is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Amended by Stats. 1987, Ch. 581, Sec. 3.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

liabilityinsuranceaccidentmisdemeanorprotection

Related Statutes

  • § 5508 Commercial Air Operator Liability
  • § 5512 Commercial Air Operator Penalties
  • § 5503 Commercial Air Operator Insurance
  • § 5513 Hot Air Balloon Insurance
  • § 5391 Charter Carrier Liability Insurance

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 5510.
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