rest in the state, except where granted to and assumed by the United States pursuant to a constitutional grant from the people of the state. of space SEC. 3. (Ownership of Space.) The ownership of the Ownership space above the lands and waters of this state is declared to be vested in the several owners of the surface beneath, subject to the right of flight described in section 4. of flight SEC. 4. (Lawfulness of Flight.) Flight in aircraft over Lawfulness the lands and waters of this state is lawful, unless at such a low altitude as to interfere with the then existing use to which the land or water, or the space over the land or water, is put by the owner, or unless so conducted as to be imminently dangerous to persons or property lawfully on the land or water beneath. The landing of an aircraft on the lands or waters of another, without his consent, is unlawful, except in the case of a forced landing. For damages caused by a forced landing, however, the owner or lessee of the aircraft or the aeronaut shall be liable, as provided in section 5. on land SEC. 5. (Damage on Land.) The owner of every air- Damage craft which is operated over the lands or waters of this state is absolutely liable for injuries to persons or property on the land or water beneath, caused by the ascent, descent or flight of the aircraft, or the dropping or falling of any object therefrom, whether such owner was negligent or not, unless the injury is caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the person injured, or of the owner or bailee of the property injured. If the aircraft is leased at the time of the injury to person or property, both owner and lessee shall be liable, and they may be sued jointly, or either or both of them may be sued separately. An aeronaut who is not the owner or lessee shall be liable only for the consequences of his own negligence. The injured person, or owner or bailee of the injured property, shall have a lien on the aircraft causing the injury to the extent of the damage caused by the aircraft or objects falling from it. of aircraft SEC. 6. (Collision of Aircraft.) The liability of the Collision owner of one aircraft to the owner of another aircraft, or to aeronauts or passengers on either aircraft, for damage caused by collision on land or in the air, shall be determined by the rules of law applicable to torts on land. over crimes SEC. 7. (Jurisdiction over Crimes and Torts.) All crimes, Jurisdiction torts and other wrongs committed by or against an aeronaut and torts or passenger while in flight over this state shall be governed by the laws of this state; and the question whether damage occasioned by or to an aircraft while in flight over this state constitutes a tort, crime or other wrong by or against the owner of such aircraft shall be determined by the laws of this state. SEC. 8. (Jurisdiction over Contracts.) All contractual Jurisdiction and other legal relations entered into by aeronauts or pas- contracts Over Dangerous flying a misdemeanor Hunting sengers while in flight over this state shall have the same effect as if entered into on the land or water beneath. SEC. 9. (Dangerous Flying a Misdemeanor.) Any aeronaut or passenger who, while in flight over a thickly inhabited area or over a public gathering within this state, shall engage in trick or acrobatic flying, or in any acrobatic feat, or shall, except while in landing or taking off, fly at such a low level as to endanger the persons on the surface beneath, or drop any object except loose water or loose sand ballast, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of not more than $500, or imprisonment for not more than six months in the county jail, or both. SEC. 10. (Hunting from Aircraft a Misdemeanor.) Any aeronaut or passenger who, while in flight within this state, from aircraft shall intentionally kill or attempt to kill any birds or animals shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of not more than $500, or by imprisonment for not more than six months in the county jail, or both. a misdemeanor Uniformity of interpretation Short title SEC. 11. (Uniformity of Interpretation.) This act shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law of those states which enact it, and to harmonize, as far as possible, with federal laws and regulations on the subject of aeronautics. It shall not be interpreted or construed to apply in any manner to aircraft owned and operated by the federal government. SEC. 12. (Short Title.) This act may be cited as the Uniform State Law for Aeronautics. SEC. 13. (Repeal.) All acts or parts of acts which are Inconsistent inconsistent with the provisions of this act are hereby repealed. acts repealed To take effect Licensing of SEC. 14. (Time of Taking Effect.) This act shall take effect from and after its passage and approval. [Assembly Bill No. 26—Mr. Addenbrooke] CHAP. 67-An Act to amend sections one and five of an act entitled "An act relating to employment agencies, requiring a license for the conducting of such agencies and providing a penalty for the failure to secure such license; prescribing rules and regulations for the conducting of employment agencies and requiring a bond to insure a compliance with the same; making it the duty of the labor commissioner to enforce the provisions of this act; fixing penalties for the violation of this act, and other matters relating thereto," approved March 28, 1919. [Approved March 5, 1923] The People of the State of Nevada, represented in Senate and SECTION 1. Section 1 of the above-entitled act is hereby employment amended so as to read as follows: agencies Section 1. When used in this section the following terms are defined as herein specified: defined The term "person" means and includes any individual, Terms firm, company, corporation, association, manager, contractor, subcontractor, or their agents or employees. The term "employment agency" means and includes the business of conducting as owner, agent, manager, contractor, subcontractor, or in any other capacity, an intelligence office, domestic and commercial employment agency, general employment bureau, shipping agency, stage line, hotel, or any other agency for the purpose of procuring or attempting to procure help or employment for persons seeking employment, or for the registration of persons seeking such employment or help, or for giving information as to where and of whom such help or employment may be secured, where a fee or other valuable consideration is exacted, or attempted to be collected for such services, or in connection with transportation furnished by stage line as part of the employment agreement, whether such business is conducted in a building or on a street or elsewhere. The term "labor commissioner" shall mean the labor commissioner of the State of Nevada. SEC. 2. Section 5 of the above-entitled act is hereby amended so as to read as follows: commission license Section 5. Every person licensed under the provisions Labor of this act to carry on the business of an employment agency er to collect shall pay to the labor commissioner a fee of fifty ($50) dollars before such license is issued and thereafter an annual fee of fifty ($50) dollars on or before the first day of each calendar year. He shall also deposit before such license is issued, with the clerk of the city in every city where there is a clerk, or clerk of the county, a bond in the penal sum of Bond one thousand dollars with two or more sureties or a duly authorized surety company, to be approved by the labor commissioner. The bond executed shall be payable to the people of the Conditions State of Nevada and shall be conditioned that the person of bond applying for the license will comply with this act and shall pay all damages occasioned to any person by reason of any misstatement, misrepresentation, fraud, or deceit, or any unlawful act or omission of any licensed person, made, committed, or omitted in the business conducted under such license, or caused by any other violation of this act in carrying on the business for which such license is granted. If at any time the sureties or any of them shall become New bond, irresponsible, the person holding such license shall, upon when notice of the labor commissioner, give a new bond, subject to the provisions of this section. The failure to give a new bond License within ten days after such notice shall operate as a revoca- when tion of such license and the license shall thereupon be returned to the labor commissioner, who shall destroy the same. revoked, Amending charter of Las Vegas Wards Election precincts Officers. [Assembly Bill No. 43-Clark County Delegation] CHAP. 68-An Act to amend certain sections of an act entitled "An act to incorporate the town of Las Vegas, in Clark County, and defining the boundaries thereof, and to authorize the establishing of a city government therefor, and other matters relating thereto," approved March 16, 1911, as amended March 22, 1913, and further amended February 17, 1921. [Approved March 5, 1923] The People of the State of Nevada, represented in Senate and SECTION 1. Section 3 of chapter I of the above-entitled SEC. 2. Section 5 of chapter II of the above-entitled act is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 5. Officers, Appointive and Ex Officio-Enumeration of Compensation. The county treasurer and ex officio tax receiver of the county of Clark shall be ex officio treasurer and tax receiver of the city of Las Vegas; the county assessor of the county of Clark shall be ex officio assessor of the city of Las Vegas; the county clerk and ex officio clerk of the district court of the county of Clark shall be ex officio city clerk of the city of Las Vegas and ex officio license collector of the city of Las Vegas. Each of the above-mentioned officers in this section set forth shall perform the respective duties of their offices under said city without extra compensation, except as hereinafter provided, but for the performance of the duties as city assessor relative to special assessments as in this act provided the board of commissioners, upon the request of the city assessor, shall appoint, for such time as his services may be necessary, a deputy city assessor to perform such duties relative to special assessment, and the board of commissioners shall fix and pay the deputy such compensation as they deem fit. The county treasurer and ex officio tax receiver of the county of Clark shall be entitled to receive for his services as ex officio treasurer and tax receiver of the city of Las Vegas a salary of not to exceed fifty ($50) dollars per month from the city of Las Vegas. The county treasurer and county assessor of the county of Clark shall be liable on their official bonds for the faithful discharge of the duties imposed on them by this act. The county clerk and ex officio clerk of the district court shall be entitled to receive for his services as ex officio city clerk and ex officio license collector of the city of Las Vegas a salary of not to exceed fifty ($50) dollars per month from the city of Las Vegas, and shall be liable on his official bond for the faithful discharge of the duties imposed on him by this act. The board of commissioners may appoint a city attorney, with City attorney a salary not to exceed twelve hundred ($1,200) dollars per annum payable in equal monthly installments; also a city marshal with a salary not to exceed eighteen hundred ($1,800) dollars per annum, payable in equal monthly City installments; also a judge of the municipal court at a salary not to exceed fifty ($50) dollars per month. The board of commissioners may appoint such other officers as such board may from time to time ordain and establish, with the right to select the incumbent thereof and prescribe the duties of such office. The compensation of the appointive officers shall be fixed, allowed and paid by the board of commissioners out of such city funds as the board may designate. Any one or more of such appointive officers may, in the discretion Offices of the board of commissioners, be combined and the duties when thereof discharged by one person. SEC. 3. Section 6 of chapter II of the above-entitled act is hereby amended to read as follows: marshal combined. tions of Section 6. Officers, Elective-Qualifications Of. The Qualificamayor and each of said four commissioners shall not be less officers than 25 years of age, citizens of the United States, and for at least two years immediately preceding their election, residents of the city of Las Vegas, county of Clark, State of Nevada, qualified voters, who are property owners and taxpayers on real estate or personal property, situate in the city of Las Vegas, county of Clark, State of Nevada, as shown on the assessment rolls of said city of Las Vegas, county of Clark, State of Nevada, on file in the office of the county assessor and ex officio city assessor of the county of Clark, State of Nevada, for at least two years immediately preceding the year in which said election is held. All officers made elective by the popular vote shall within twenty days after the result of the election is ascertained qualify as required by this charter and the constitution and laws of the State of Nevada, and enter upon the duties of their office on the first Monday of June of the year in which said general election is held, and failing to do so within said time, such office shall be and become vacant. SEC. 4. Section 10 of chapter II of the above-entitled act is hereby amended to read as follows: mayor Section 10. The mayor of said city shall receive as Salaries of remuneration for his services the sum of one hundred eighty and commis($180) dollars per annum, payable in equal monthly install- sioners |