Amendments to the International Civil Aviation Convention
Congreso Nacional
- Decree: 38-2013
- Published: May 29, 2013
- Issuing body: Congreso Nacional
- Gazette: 33,136
- Category: Commercial
Summary
Honduras approves amendments to the 1944 International Civil Aviation Convention. This allows Honduras to adopt international rules that protect civil aircraft, establish how countries can intercept them if they violate laws, and define how the international aviation organization operates. It benefits civil aviation and air safety.
Considerations
Whereas, in accordance with the Forest Law, Protected Areas and Wildlife (Decree No. 98-2007), the Institute for the Conservation and Development of Forests, Protected Areas and Wildlife (ICF), has the authority to initiate investigation procedures, tenure, division, demarcation, recovery and titling in favor of the State of Honduras, when appropriate, of all national lands whose forestry occupation and protected areas of the country; and specifically in this initial case MONTAÑA DE CELAQUE NATIONAL PARK, located among the municipalities of Gracias, Las Flores and San Manuel de Colohete of the department of Lempira, Belén Gualcho of the department of Ocotepeque and Corquín, department of Copán
Whereas, the Property Law (Decree No. 82-2004) declares of national priority the regularization and resolution of conflicts regarding the tenure, possession and property of real estate, their incorporation into the national cadastre, the titling and registration in the registers of real property; and in the specific case of national forests, protected areas and national parks, said Law in its article number 71 classifies these areas as zones subject to special regimes and orders that the regularization of the properties located within them, shall be done in accordance with the special laws that correspond, that is, in accordance with the Special Regularization Process of Forest Lands contemplated in the Forest Law, Protected Areas and Wildlife. Said Law is emphatic in stating that it is exclusively the responsibility of the ICF, to carry out the procedures of occupation, use and enjoyment of all public forest lands and protected areas comprised within the national territory, as well as the respective identification and census of rural communities and their members who may be settled within them, in order to regularize their occupation by incorporating them into management activities, including the
Articles
This Decree shall be in force as of the day of its publication in the Official Gazette La Gaceta. Given in the city of Tegucigalpa, municipality of the Central District, in the Session Hall of the National Congress, on the twenty-first day of the month of March in the year two thousand thirteen. LENA KARYN GUTIÉRREZ ARÉVALO PRESIDENT RIGOBERTO CHANG CASTILLO SECRETARY GLADIS AURORA LÓPEZ CALDERÓN SECRETARY To the Executive Branch. Therefore: Let it be executed. Tegucigalpa, M.D.C., May 21, 2013. PORFIRIO LOBO SOSA PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC The Secretary of State of the Presidential Office. MARÍA ANTONIETA GUILLÉN VÁSQUEZ AGREEMENT NUMBER 021-2013 NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR FOREST CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT, PROTECTED AREAS AND WILDLIFE (ICF) COMAYAGUA, M.D.C., TWENTY-FOURTH OF APRIL IN THE YEAR TWO THOUSAND THIRTEEN. CONSIDERING: That in accordance with the Forest Law, Protected Areas and Wildlife (Decree No. 98-2007), the Institute for Forest Conservation and Development, Protected Areas and Wildlife (ICF), has the authority to initiate investigation, tenure, deannexation, boundary demarcation, recovery and titling procedures in favor of the State of Honduras, when applicable, of all national lands whose forest occupation and protected areas of the country; and specifically in this initial case NATIONAL PARK "MONTAÑA DE CELAQUE", located between the municipalities of Gracias, Las Flores and San Manuel de Colohete of the department of Lempira, Belén Gualcho of the department of Ocotepeque and Corquín, department of Copán CONSIDERING: That the Property Law (Decree No. 82-2004) declares as a national priority the regularization and resolution of conflicts regarding tenure, possession and ownership of real property, their incorporation into the national cadastral register, titling and registration in the real property registers; and in the specific case of national forests, protected areas and national parks, said Law in its article number 71 classifies these areas as zones subject to special regimes and orders that the regularization of properties located within them be done in accordance with the special laws that correspond, that is, in accordance with the Special Regularization Process for Forest Lands contemplated in the Forest Law, Protected Areas and Wildlife. Said Law is emphatic in stating that it is the exclusive responsibility of the ICF to conduct the procedures for occupation, use and enjoyment of all public forest lands and protected areas comprised within the national territory, as well as the respective identification and census of rural communities and their members who are settled within them, in order to regularize their occupation by incorporating them into management activities, including the
Related laws
- Convention on International Civil Aviation or Chicago Convention — This international convention establishes rules for civil aviation, ensuring that each country has sovereignty over its airspace and that civil aircraft can fly between nations under uniform regulations. It creates the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to coordinate safety standards, pilot training, airport operations, and facilitate international air transport in a safe, orderly, and economical manner. (Decree Convenio OACI Chicago 1944, 1944)
- Acuerdo Ejecutivo No. 05-DGAJTC-2021 — Convenio para la Represión de Actos Ilícitos Relacionados con la Aviación Civil Internacional (Decree 05-DGAJTC-2021, 2021)
- Decreto Legislativo No. 5-2018 — Aprobación del Protocolo Relativo a una Enmienda al Artículo 83 bis del Convenio sobre Aviación Civil Internacional — Honduras approves an international protocol that allows airlines from other countries to operate aircraft registered in Honduras under lease or exchange contracts, transferring certain Honduran government responsibilities to the operator's country. This modernizes international civil aviation rules and facilitates more flexible air operations between nations. (Decree 5-2018, 2018)
- Regulations on Penalties for Violations of Civil Aviation Security AVSEC — This regulation establishes infractions and penalties for those who violate civil aviation security rules in Honduras. It applies to airlines, airports, employees, and cargo companies working at airports. Sanctions range from warnings to permit cancellation and fines in Special Drawing Rights, depending on the severity of the violation. (Decree Acuerdo Ejecutivo No. 023-2015, 2015)
- Decree No. 119-2018, Law on Civil Aviation Security of Honduras — This law establishes rules to protect civil aviation in Honduras against unlawful acts and dangers. It creates the Airport Security Division as the authority responsible for monitoring airports, aircraft, and passengers. It affects airlines, airport operators, security personnel, and travelers who must comply with control and security measures. (Decree 119-2018, 2018)