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# O.C.G.A. § 6-2-4. Laws governing crimes committed aboard aircraft while in flight over state.

Unless otherwise provided by law, all crimes committed by or against an airman or by or against a passenger or other person or on or by means of an aircraft while in flight over this state shall be governed by the laws of this state.

## History

Ga. L. 1933, p. 99, § 9; Code 1933, § 11-109.

## Cross References

Venue for criminal actions stemming from crimes committed upon aircraft traveling within state, § 17-2-2.