1. (a) In this section, “State airway” means any route designated by the Administration as a route suitable for air navigation above the land or waters of this State.

2. (b)

   1. (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Administration may:

      1. (i) Designate, design, and establish, expand, or modify a State airways system that best serves the interest of this State; and
      2. (ii) As required in the public interest, chart the system and arrange for publication and distribution of maps, charts, notices, and bulletins relating to the airways.
   2. (2) A State airway may not be established, expanded, or modified unless, after a hearing open to interested parties, the Administration finds that such action is necessary to the safety and advancement of aeronautics in this State.

3. (c) The State airways system:

   1. (1) Shall be supplementary to and coordinated in design and operation with the federal airways system; and
   2. (2) May include any type of publicly or privately owned air navigation facility conforming to federal safety standards.

Added by Acts 1977, c. 13, § 2, eff. July 1, 1977.

Formerly Art. 1A, § 1-121.