[Adopted 6-9-2009 by L.L. No. 23-2009 (Ch. 212, Art. I,
of the 1985 Code)]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated.
CARELESS OR RECKLESS MANNER
Failing to take all actions reasonably necessary for safe
operation or operating at an altitude that creates a hazard or undue
hardship for persons and property on the surface.
HELICOPTER
An aircraft, the support of which in the air is normally
derived from airfoils mechanically rotated about an approximately
vertical axis.
It shall be unlawful to operate, or for the owner to permit
the operation of, any type of helicopter in a careless or reckless
manner so as to endanger the life or property of others.
This article shall not apply to:
A. Helicopters used exclusively in the governmental service of the United
States of America, the State of New York, or any municipal corporation
of the State of New York; and
B. Helicopters used exclusively for agricultural operations; and
C. Helicopters actively engaging in aerial photography and videography,
search and rescue operations, medevac, flight training, environmental
testing and surveying, fire fighting, or the inspection of towers,
buildings, or power lines; and
D. Helicopters operated within "controlled airspace" as that term is
defined by Section 3.2 of the Federal Aviation Administration Aviation
Information Manual.
[Amended 3-23-2010 by L.L. No. 14-2010]
Any person who violates the provisions of this article shall
be subject to a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $1,000 for
each violation, to be recovered by Suffolk County in a civil action.
This article shall apply to actions occurring on or after the
effective date.