Section 64-1-12 - Definitions.
64-1-12. Definitions.
As used in the Aviation Act [64-1-11 to 64-1-17 NMSA 1978]:
A. "aircraft" means airplane and helicopter;
B. "pilot" means any person participating in the operation of an aircraft while it is in flight;
C. "passenger" means any person riding in an aircraft except a pilot;
D. "department" means the state highway and transportation department;
E. "division" means the aviation division of the department;
F. "director" means the executive head of the division; and
G. "secretary" means the executive head of the department.