422-B:2 Definitions. –
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
I. "Airport" means any area, of land or water, except a restricted landing area, which is designed for the landing and take-off of aircraft, whether or not facilities are provided for the shelter, servicing, or repair of aircraft or for receiving or discharging passengers or cargo, and all appurtenant areas used or suitable for airport buildings or other airport facilities, and all appurtenant rights of way, either heretofore or hereafter established.
II. "Approach surface" means the imaginary sloping plane beginning at the end of the runway or landing strip and rising uniformly over the approach area at the required slope.
III. "Department" means the department of transportation.
IV. "Landing strip" means that part of the area within an airport boundary, which either in its natural state or as a result of construction work is suitable for the landing and take-off of aircraft.
V. "Permit" means a permit issued by the department under the provisions hereof.
VI. "Person" means any individual, firm, co-partnership, corporation, company, association, joint stock association, or body politic, including the state and any political subdivision thereof, and includes any trustee, receiver, assignee, or other similar representative thereof.
VII. "Runway" means the paved, or hard surfaced, or stabilized portion of a landing strip.
VIII. "Structure" means any object constructed or installed by man, including, but without limitation, buildings, towers, smokestacks, and overhead transmission lines.
IX. "Transitional surface" means an imaginary sloping plane having a profile perpendicular to the extended runway or landing strip longitudinal center line beginning at the approach surface and rising uniformly at the required slope.
X. "Open waters" means those areas of rivers, ponds, lakes, impoundments, bays and marshes the air space over which is at least 200 feet in width for a continuous distance of at least 1,000 feet.