Section 3533 - Exemptions(a) All airports in the State of California, except those owned or operated by the United States Government, are subject to the permitting requirements of these regulations.(b) The following classes of airport are exempt from the permitting requirements of these regulations pursuant to PUC Section 21661: (1) Agricultural airports;(2) Seaplane landing sites;(3) Personal use airports in unincorporated areas which meet the requirements of Article 5 of these regulations;(4) Any airport which has heretofore been established and which is currently being used pursuant to exemption granted under previous regulations of the Department. Such airports shall continue to be exempt, provided the use and conditions pertaining to such exemption continue to be met. Such airports shall be marked in accordance with Section 3560(e) of these regulations;(5) Heliports established on offshore oil platforms;(6) Temporary helicopter landing sites that are not within 1000 feet of the boundary of a public or private school maintaining kindergarten classes or any classes in grades 1 through 12;(7) Emergency medical services (EMS) Landing Sites;(8) Emergency use facilities.(c) An owner of an exempt airport may apply for a permit under these regulations.(d) The above-listed exemptions do not supersede or negate any requirements of Federal agencies or local government jurisdictions.(e) An airport's exemption ceases if the airport's owner no longer operates the airport within the limitations of the exemption.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 21, § 3533
1. New section filed 12-14-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 53).
2. Amendment of section and NOTE filed 3-21-97; operative 4-20-97 (Register 97, No. 12). Note: Authority cited: Sections 21243, 21650.1 and 21661, Public Utilities Code. Reference: Sections 21650- 21650.2, 21661- 21668.2 and 21006, Public Utilities Code.
1. New section filed 12-14-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 53).
2. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-21-97; operative 4-20-97 (Register 97, No. 12).