Title of Regulation: 24VAC5-20. Regulations Governing the Licensing and Operation of Airports and Aircraft and Obstructions to Airspace in the Commonwealth of Virginia (amending 24VAC5-20-10; adding 24VAC5-20-410 through 24VAC5-20-450).

Statutory Authority: §§ 5.1-2.2 and 5.1-2.15 of the Code of Virginia.

The Governor has approved the request of the Virginia Aviation Board to extend the expiration date of the emergency regulation for 24VAC5-20 for six months as provided for in § 2.2-4011 D of the Code of Virginia. Therefore, the emergency regulation is continued in effect through August 11, 2023. This extension is required for the Virginia Aviation Board to continue to authorize localities and other political subdivisions to adopt local regulations for the take-off and landing of unmanned aircraft on properties owned by the locality or other political subdivision. The proposed regulation is awaiting Governor's Office approval. The emergency regulation was published in 38:1 VA.R. 163-166 August 13, 2021.

Effective Date Extended Through: August 11, 2023.

Agency Contact: Stephen Smiley, Senior Aviation Planner, Virginia Aviation Board, 5702 Gulfstream Road, Richmond, VA 23250, telephone (804) 236-3627, FAX (804) 236-3635, or email stephen.smiley@doav.virginia.gov.