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Old 06-21-2009, 06:15 AM   #45
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Originally Posted by Rose View Post
This is very interesting. With regards to another government agency, the EPA in particular, states are allowed stricter regulations, but not more lenient ones. A good example is Ca-li-for-ni-a (Arnold's pronunciation) and it's stricter emissions regulations. If the FAA indeed does trump the state in this case, it's counter to what I'm familiar with. Makes it difficult to know what the truth is. Bureaucracy...gotta love it. NOT.
Hi Rose.

You are correct, the State or even local authorities can restrict take off/landings. Cities & towns routinely do this via the zoning process. The State can also ban take off/landings (on bodies of water) through an appeals and hearing process conducted by the Commissioner of Safety.
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