UK Act of Parliament 1982 United Kingdom

Civil Aviation Act 1982

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Sections and provisions

135 classified provisions from this legislation.

35 Duties 13 Offences and penalties 37 Powers 12 Definitions 9 Exemptions

Duties 35

  • s.1 Functions of Secretary of State.
  • s.4 General objectives. CAA
  • s.5 Duty of CAA to consider environmental factors when licensing or issuing certificates for certain aerodromes. CAA
  • s.8 General financial duties. CAA so
  • s.11 Charges. CAA
  • s.14 Guarantees.
  • s.15 Accounts and audit. Secretary of State
  • s.16 Provision by CAA of assistance, etc. for Secretary of State and others. CAA
  • s.17 Provision by CAA of information, etc. for Secretary of State.
  • s.20 Supplementary provisions with respect to the functions of CAA. CAA
  • s.21 Annual report. CAA
  • s.26 Consultation with local bodies.
  • s.35 Facilities for consultation at certain aerodromes. aerodrome
  • s.36 Health control at Secretary of State’s aerodromes .... Secretary of State
  • s.38B Noise control schemes: supplementary
  • s.38C Breaches of noise control schemes
  • s.38A Noise control schemes body appearing
  • s.47 Warning of presence of obstructions near licensed or authorised aerodromes. works
  • s.55 Registration of orders, etc. under Part II.
  • s.59 Expenses and stamp duty. Stamp duty
  • ... and 15 more duties

Offences and penalties 13

  • s.23 Disclosure of information.
  • s.39 Trespassing on licensed or authorised aerodromes.
  • s.50 Power of entry for purposes of survey.
  • s.61 Air Navigation Orders etc ,: supplemental.
  • s.75 Investigation of accidents.
  • s.78B Direction to establish, amend or revoke penalty scheme
  • s.82 Prohibition of aerial advertising and propaganda.
  • s.83 Recording and registration of births and deaths, etc.
  • s.84 Provision by others of information for the CAA and Secretary of State.
  • s.94 Powers of commander of aircraft.
  • s.96 Use of records and documentary evidence.
  • s.99 Offences.
  • Schedule 14 Transitional and Transitory Provisions and Savings

Powers 37

  • s.6 Secretary of State’s directions in national interest, etc.
  • s.7 Special provisions as respects certain functions.
  • s.9 The initial debt.
  • s.10 Borrowing powers.
  • s.12 Grants and loans by Secretary of State.
  • s.13 Payments to Secretary of State.
  • s.25 Secretary of State’s power to provide aerodromes.
  • s.31 Power to carry on ancillary business.
  • s.34 Financial assistance for certain aerodromes.
  • s.38 Aerodrome charges: noise and emissions
  • s.41 Power of Secretary of State to acquire and manage land.
  • s.44 Power to obtain rights over land.
  • s.45 Power to restrict use of land for purpose of securing safety at aerodromes.
  • s.46 Power to exercise control over land in interests of civil aviation.
  • s.48 Power of Secretary of State to stop up and divert highways etc. in interests of civil aviation.
  • s.49 Power to acquire land in connection with order under s. 48.
  • s.57 Power to appoint special constables.
  • s.60 Power to give effect to Chicago Convention and to regulate air navigation, etc.
  • s.71A Contributions by licence holders to Air Travel Trust
  • s.71 Regulation of provision of accommodation in aircraft.
  • ... and 17 more powers

Definitions 12

  • s.3 Functions of CAA.
  • s.24 Eurocontrol. Eurocontrol the Eurocontrol Convention
  • s.42A Acquisition of land: air traffic services licence holders.
  • s.42 Acquisition of land by CAA. land
  • s.53 Compensation in respect of planning decisions relating to safety of aerodromes, etc. planning decision
  • s.56 Notices.
  • s.74A Enforcement of foreign judgments etc. in respect of route charges.
  • s.95 Provisions as to evidence in connection with aircraft.
  • s.97 Seaplanes
  • s.104 Construction of provisions relating to property.
  • s.105 General interpretation. aerodrome Air Navigation Order air transport service
  • s.109 Transitional provisions, consequential amendments, repeals, etc.

Exemptions 9

  • s.18 Official secrets.
  • s.28 Prohibition of management, etc. of aerodromes by CAA
  • s.52 Displacements from land.
  • s.69A Regulation of carriage by air by route licences.
  • s.89 Exemption of aircraft and parts thereof from seizure on patent claims.
  • s.92 Application of criminal law to aircraft.
  • s.106 Application of Act to territorial waters.
  • Schedule 2 Application of Enactments Relating to Statutory Undertakers, Etc.
  • Schedule 13 Subordinate Instruments

Legislative context

Secondary legislation (2)