January 21, 1999                                                                                     Ulaanbaatar city

ON CIVIL AVIATION

cHApTER ONE

GENERAL PROVISION

Article 1.Purpose of the law

1.1.The purpose of this Law shall is to regulate relations in connection with conducting flight operation of civil aircraft in the airspace of Mongolia and ensuring the civil aviation safety and security.

/This paragraph was modified by the law as of December 6, 2001/

Article 2.Legistlation of the Civil aviation

2.1.Legistlation on Civil aviation shall consist of the Constitution of Mongolia, this Law and other legislative acts adopted in conformity them. 

2.2.If an international treaty to which Mongolia is a party, stipulates otherwise than this Law, the provisions of the international treaty shall prevail.

Article 3.Definitions of legal terms

3.1.The following terms used in this Law shall have following meanings:

3.1.1."air route" shall mean a designated airspace path with identified width and height, for performing flights safely;

3.1.2."air navigation" shall mean complex activities which determine aircraft position and movement, and provide air traffic control services of aircraft;

3.1.3."air gate" a geographical location at which aircraft can enter or exit the state border through air route;

3.1.4."aircraft" shall mean any device that can be stay and move in the air by its own interaction with the air and not by the influence of the upward flow of the air;

/This sub-paragraph was modified by the law as of December 6, 2001/

3.1.5."pilot in command" shall means a pilot who controls aircraft and is personally responsible for the safe operation of the flight;

/This sub-paragraph was amended by the law as of December 6, 2001/

3.1.6."aerodrome" shall mean area on land or water surface specially equipped for aircraft placement, arrival, departure and walking on the foot thereto;

3.1.7."aerodrome safety area" shall mean a certain amount of land, water surface, and space determined based on the essential requirements for safe flight operations when establishing an aerodrome;

/This sub-paragraph was amended by the law as of December 6, 2001/

3.1.8."dangerous goods" shall mean physical object or substances that, due to their characteristics, can cause serous harm to health and property of citizens and the safety of flights when transported by air;

/This sub-paragraph was amended by the law as of December 6, 2001/

3.1.9."state aircraft" shall mean the aircraft of the military, police, border guard, customs and other state organizations which performing government functions;

/This sub-paragraph was modified by the law as of May 30, 2003/

3.1.10."civil aircraft" shall mean all types of aircraft except state aircraft;

3.1.11."airspace of Mongolia" shall mean the space of the air layer of the atmosphere above the territory of Mongolia;

/This sub-paragraph was amended by the law as of December 6, 2001/

3.1.12."flight" shall mean in the case of a heavier-than-air aircraft, the operation of the aircraft from the moment at which the aircraft first moves to take-off until the moment at which it comes to a complete stop; and in case of a lighter-than-air aircraft, the operation of the aircraft from the moment when it becomes detached from the surface of the land until the moment when it becomes again attached to the surface of the earth;

3.1.13."aviation safety" shall mean a circumstance and ability to safely maintain flight operations and other related activities without any harm to human health, life and property;

/This sub-paragraph was amended by the law as of December 6, 2001/

3.1.14."Flight Mach Number" shall mean the ratio of actual air speed to the speed of sound;

3.1.15."airworthiness" shall mean the compliance of an aircraft, or parts thereof which are applied to them for the purposes of air safety requirements;

/This sub-paragraph was modified by the law as of December 6, 2001/

3.1.16."aviation" shall mean a complex concept of designing and manufacturing and operating aircraft and aeronautical products;

3.1.17."aviation security" means complex measures intended to protection of aviation against actions of external unlawful acts;

3.1.18."airport" shall mean complex buildings and facilities of aerodromes and air transportation services;

3.1.19."aviation document" shall mean any certificate, identification card, permit, or other documents issued by the state administrative body in charge of civil aviation matters to the activities belonging to the aviation (legal entities, aerodrome, aircraft, aeronautical product and their manufactories, and other services related with aviation) in accordance with this Law and procedures and regulations issued in conformity therewith relate to aviation;

/This paragraph was amended by the law as of December 19, 2008/

3.1.20."international flight" shall mean flights operating in the airspace of two or more countries;

/This paragraph was modified by the law as of December 6, 2001/

3.1.21."investigation" shall mean a process for the purpose of potential flight-technical accident prevention which includes the gathering and analysis of information, making conclusions, determining the cause(s) and, preparing appropriate safety recommendations;

3.1.22."Chicago Convention" shall be understood as an International Convention on International Civil Aviation adopted in Chicago on December 7, 1944, to which Mongolia acceded on September 7, 1989, and its Annexes;

/This paragraph was amended by the law as of December 6, 2001/

3.1.23."air operator" shall mean any business entity and organizations being engaged in aircraft operation on basis of an air operator's certificate;

/This paragraph was added by the law as of December 6, 2001/

3.1.24."Air Operator Certificate" shall mean permits granting the power to engage in commercial flight operations by aircraft;

/This paragraph was added by the law as of December 6, 2001/

3.1.25."flight crew" shall mean aircraft crew members with a valid professional identification card who are responsible for ensuring the safe operation of the aircraft during the flight;

/This paragraph was added by the law as of December 6, 2001/

3.1.26."aircraft passenger" shall mean a person who signed an agreement with an air operator to travel by air.

/This paragraph was added by the law as of December 6, 2001/

Article 4.Scope of application of the Law

4.1.This Law shall regulate the following activities related to conducting flight operations within the Mongolian airspace:

4.1.1.all civil aviation activities of Mongolia, regardless of type and form of the ownership;

4.1.2.all civil aircraft located in the territory of Mongolia or operating within its airspace;

4.1.3.operations of Mongolian civil aircraft in the territory of foreign countries, unless otherwise provided by law of the foreign countries;

4.1.4.unless otherwise specified in international treaties of Mongolia, the operation of foreign aircraft flying in the Mongolian airspace.

/This sub-paragraph was added by the law as of December 6, 2001/

4.2.This Law shall regulate flight movement of state aircraft and all operations of commercial flights by state aircraft. 

/This paragraph was modified by the law as of May 8, 2003/

4.3.Paragraph 4.2 of this Law shall not apply to air flight movement of military operations.

/This paragraph was added by the law as of May 30, 2003/

chapter TWO

STATE REGULATION OF CIVIL AVIATION

Article 5.Powers of the State Great Khural

5.1.The State Great Khural shall exercise the following powers in relation to civil aviation:

5.1.1.to determine state policies with regards to the development of civil aviation;

5.1.2.to approve legislation on civil aviation and monitoring its implementation;

5.1.3.to decide the issue of Mongolia's on ratification or denunciation of the international aviation agreements;

5.1.4.other powers provided in law.

Article 6.Powers of the Government

6.1.The Government shall exercise the following powers in relation to civil aviation:

6.1.1.to organize implementation of state policies on the development of the civil aviation sector and the legislation on civil aviation;

6.1.2.to appoint and dismiss the Head of state administrative body in charge of civil aviation matters and the General State inspector of Aviation safety at the suggestion of the Member of Government in charge of civil aviation matters and to approve charter of the state administrative body in charge of civil aviation matters;

/This sub-paragraph was amended by the law as of December 6, 2001/

/This sub-paragraph was amended by the law as of December 19, 2008/

6.1.3. This sub-paragraph was annulled by the law as of December 6, 2001/

6.1.4.to approve the National Civil Aviation Safety Program;

6.1.5. This paragraph was annulled by the law as of December 6, 2001/

6.1.6. This paragraph was annulled by the law as of December 6, 2001/

Article 7.Powers of the State central administrative body in charge of Civil Aviation matters

7.1.The state central administrative body in charge of civil aviation matters shall exercise the following powers:

7.1.1.to coordinate and administer matters relating to civil aviation, develop and implement policies on development of the civil aviation sector;

7.1.2. This sub-paragraph was annulled by the law as of December 6, 2001/

7.1.3.to determine air routes and air gates to be used for civil aviation and entry/exit points for performing international flight routes in the airspace of Mongolia;

/This sub-paragraph was modified by the law as of December 6, 2001/

7.1.4.to take measures to be ensured flight safety within the scope of international treaties and agreements;

/This sub-paragraph was modified by the law as of December 6, 2001/

7.1.5. /This sub-paragraph was annulled by the law as of December 6, 2001/

7.1.6. This sub-paragraph was annulled by the law as of December 6, 2001/

7.1.7.to approve the organizational structure of the state administrative body in charge of civil aviation matters;

7.1.8.to approve a set of Civil Aviation Regulations;

7.1.9.to approve procedures for granting special permits for engaging in civil aviation services;

/This sub-paragraph was annulled by the law as of January 6, 2023/

7.10.to approve the design of uniforms specified in paragraph 8.3 of this Law;

/This sub-paragraph was amended by the law as of December 6, 2001/

7.1.11.to regulate matters related to the determination air operators for performing international flights in the civil aviation sector, distribution of the flight routes, granting a certification of air operators, certification of tariffs, joint possession and/or lease of aircraft;

/This sub-paragraph was added by the law as of December 6, 2001/

7.1.12.to appoint and release the flight-technical accidents and violations General Investigator (hereinafter referred to as the "General Investigator") and investigators and approve by-laws/charter of the Flight-technical accidents and violations Investigation Office.

/This sub-paragraph was added by the law as of December 6, 2001/

7.2.The state central administrative body in charge of civil aviation matters may delegate its powers in fully or partially to the state administrative body in charge of civil aviation matters other than those specified in sub-paragraphs 7.1.7, 7.1.8, 7.1.9, 7.1.10 and 7.1.12 of this Law;

/This paragraph was modified by the law as of December 6, 2001/

/This paragraph was amended by the law as of December 19, 2008/

Article 8.The state administrative body in charge of civil aviation matters and its power

/The title of this paragraph was amended by the law as of December 19, 2008/

8.1.The state administrative body in charge of civil aviation matters shall be the implementing agency of the Government responsible for professional oversight and regulation of operation for civil aviation activities in Mongolia.

/This paragraph was modified by the law as of December 6, 2001/

/This paragraph was amended by the law as of December 19, 2008/

8.2.The state administrative body in charge of civil aviation matters shall direct its activities to ensure safety and security of civil aviation.

/This paragraph was modified by the law as of December 6, 2001/

/This paragraph was amended by the law as of December 19, 2008/

8.3.Flight safety inspectors of the state administrative body in charge of civil aviation matters shall use uniforms.

/This paragraph was modified by the law as of December 6, 2001/

/This paragraph was amended by the law as of December 19, 2008/

8.4.The state administrative body in charge of civil aviation matters shall exercise the following powers:

/This paragraph was amended by the law as of December 19, 2008/

8.4.1.to develop aviation safety standards pursuant to Annexes to Chicago Convention and present them for approval or registration to competent authorities and monitor their implementation;

/This sub-paragraph was modified by the law as of December 6, 2001/

8.4.2. /This paragraph was annulled by the law as of December 6, 2001/

8.4.3.to deal with matters relating to paid air navigation services;

8.4.4.to collect, prepare, exchange and distribute relevant information in the field of civil aviation, as well as cooperate with others in these matters;

8.4.5.to dispose incomes derived from civil aviation services for the purpose of ensuring aviation safety within the limits of the legislation;

/This paragraph was amended by the law as of December 6, 2001/

8.4.6.to approve organizational structure of the subordinate units and organizations of the state administrative body in charge of civil aviation matters and to provide professional supervision on the structure and functions of other civil aviation organizations;

/This paragraph was amended by the law as of December 6, 2001/

/This paragraph was amended by the law as of December 19, 2008/

8.4.7.to take measures to prevent the recurrence of the accident and violation based on the conclusions of the flight-technical accidents and violations investigation reports;

/This paragraph was added by the law as of December 6, 2001/

8.4.8.other powers specified by law.

8.5.The state administrative body in charge of civil aviation matters may delegate to employee of the Civil Aviation General Authority or an appointed inspector the certain parts of its powers relating to aviation safety on the basis of an agreement. Duties and responsibilities of the employee shall be clearly specified in this agreement.

/This paragraph was amended by the law as of December 6, 2001 and the law as of December 19, 2008 respectively/

8.6.The state administrative body in charge of civil aviation matters shall have its own symbol.

/This paragraph was amended by the law as of December 19, 2008/

8.7.The supervision of civil aviation activities shall be carried out independently by the Civil Aviation Safety Control and Regulations Department of the state administrative body in charge of civil aviation matters and the Head of the Department shall be conferred a status of the General State Inspector.

/This paragraph was added by the law as of December 6, 2001 and this paragraph was amended by the law as of December 19, 2008/

Article 9.Powers of the Inspector in charge of control of Air Safety of state administrative body in charge of civil aviation matters  

/This paragraph was amended by the law as of December 6, 2001/

/This paragraph was amended by the law as of December 19, 2008/

9.1.The inspector in charge of control of air safety shall have the following powers:

/This paragraph was modified by the law as of December 6, 2001/

9.1.1.to have an unrestricted access to civil aviation related areas for the purpose of conducting safety inspections;

9.1.2.to demand copies of documents related to civil aviation operations;

9.1.3.to detain an aircraft in case of necessity;

9.1.4.to seize temporarily, when necessary, civil aviation documents of any person.

Article 10.Ownership of Integrated Systems of Constructions, Buildings and Facilities Used for Air Traffic Services

10.1.Integrated constructions, buildings and facilities designated for air traffic services shall be in the state ownership.

Article 11.Set of Civil Aviation Regulations

11.1.In regulating civil aviation related services in conformity with international conventions and agreements to which Mongolia is a party, the set of Civil Aviation Regulations shall apply.

11.2.The set of Civil Aviation Regulations shall regulate following issues:

/This paragraph was amended by the law as of December 6, 2001/

11.2.1.registration of aircraft in Mongolia;

11.2.2.issuing airworthiness certificates;

11.2.3.conducting inspections at the maintenance and repair stations of the aircraft and their parts, and civil aviation service organizations, and accessing thereto;

11.2.4.contracting works in civil aviation sector, cooperation with relevant organizations for the purposes of ensuring civil aviation safety, granting aircraft inspection approvals;

11.2.5.entry by aircraft of the state frontier of Mongolia, landing on or taking-off from the specified aerodrome and conditions of flight operations and air traffic control within the airspace of Mongolia;

11.2.6.transportation of passengers and goods by air and use of aircraft for other purposes;

11.2.7.minimizing possible adverse effect in the process of use of air navigation apparatus during civil aviation, installation and utilization of equipment, lights and signs for the purposes of preventing aircraft and air navigation from such adverse effect and hazards;

11.2.8.ensuring safety, efficiency and regulation of air navigation, securing the safety of aircraft, its passengers and properties carried therein and prevention of from possible hazards;

11.2.9.issuing certificates to organization providing aviation meteorological information to flights;

11.2.10.usage of signals and communications to aircraft;

11.2.11.flight operations within restricted areas of airspace of Mongolia;

11.2.12.approval of design of all types of civil aviation certificates, identification cards and other aviation related documents, issuing, temporarily suspending, seizing, and keeping thereof;

11.2.13.determining working hours for the employees engaged in flight and its operations;

11.2.14.establishing types and amount of payment of the civil aviation paid services and procedures on disposing income therefrom;

11.2.15.setting aircraft noise restriction within the airspace of Mongolia.

Article 12.Regulating Civil Aviation during the State of Emergency or War

12.1.In case of declaring state of emergency or war, or occurrence of disaster, hazards, accidents in the territory of Mongolia, the civil aviation shall be regulated by the relevant legislation.

/This paragraph was amended by the law as of February 6, 2017/

Article 13.Special permits for Engaging in Civil Aviation Activities

13.1.An individual or business entity shall engage in the following civil aviation activities under the special permits issued by the state administrative body in charge of civil aviation matters:

/This paragraph was modified by the law as of January 6, 2023/

13.1.1.conducting air flight operations with use of aircraft;

13.1.2.engaging operation of aerodromes and airports;

13.1.3.providing the aircraft repair and maintenance services.

13.2.For the purpose of implementing the international civil aviation treaties, the special permits specified in paragraph 13.1 of this Law and other licenses in accordance with international standard requirements shall be granted by the state administrative body in charge of civil aviation matters according to the Civil Aviation Regulations.

/This paragraph was modified by the law as of December 6, 2001/

/This paragraph was amended by the law as of December 19, 2008/

/This paragraph was modified by the law as of January 6, 2023/

Article 14.Use of Foreign Language in Civil Aviation

14.1.All technical and technological documents for civil aviation can be used in English or Russian languages.

/This paragraph was modified by the law as of December 6, 2001/

14.2.Air traffic control in the airspace of Mongolia may be performed in English language.

/This paragraph was modified by the law as of December 6, 2001/

chapter three

CIVIL AIRCRAFT

Article 15.Airworthiness of Civil Aircraft

/The title of this paragraph was amended by the law as of December 6, 2001/

15.1.Manufacturing of civil aircraft in Mongolia, modification and improvement thereof shall be carried out under the permits by the state administrative body in charge of civil aviation matters.

/This paragraph was amended by the law as of December 18, 2008/

/This paragraph was annulled by the law as of January 20, 2011/

15.2.A foreign-manufactured aircraft can be used in Mongolia for civil aviation purposes upon recognition of such aircraft /type/ by the state administrative body in charge of civil aviation matters.

/This paragraph was amended by the law as of December 19, 2008/

/This paragraph was amended by the law as of January 6, 2023/

Article 16.Registration and deregistration of Aircraft

16.1.Unless an individual, a business entity or an organization has not registered civil aircraft in its ownership in a foreign state, the aircraft shall be registered in Mongolia and obtain a national identification mark and a certificate of registration.

16.2.In case of non-eligibility of civil aircraft for operations or transfer it to a foreign state, it shall be removed from the state registry.

16.3.Registration and deregistration of a civil aircraft from the state registry shall be performed by the state administrative body in charge of civil aviation matters.

/This paragraph was amended by the law as of December 19, 2008/

16.4.Mongolian-registered aircraft shall be insured.

Article 17.Aircrew of Civil Aircraft

/The title of this paragraph was amended by the law as of December 6, 2001/

17.1.Aircrew of civil aircraft shall consist of flight crew and other members of the aircrew.

17.2.Mongolian civil aircraft flight crew shall have a composition determined by the state administrative body in charge of civil aviation matters.

/This paragraph was amended by the law as of December 19, 2008/

17.3.Foreign citizens may be in the composition of the flight crew in Mongolian civil aircraft.

17.4.Flight attendants and other persons involved in the flight operations shall be deemed as aircrew members other than flight crew.

17.5.Flight operations without complete flight crew shall be prohibited.

17.6. /This paragraph was annulled by the law as of December 6, 2001/

Article 18.Powers of Pilot-in-Command

18.1.Aircrew and passengers on board shall be obliged to obey the duties given by the Pilot-in-command with the purpose of conducting flights, securing flight safety, as well as protecting lives and property of passengers.

/This paragraph was amended by the law as of December 6, 2001/

18.2.Pilot-in-command of civil aircraft shall exercise the following powers during the flight:

18.2.1.to ensure safety of the aircraft and persons carried;

18.2.2.to take a final decision concerning the take-off and landing of aircraft, conducting flight, continuance of the flights and forced landing in case of have no choice;

18.2.3.in case of obvious threat to flight safety, for the purposes of saving the aircraft and lives of the persons carried, to reserve the right to take decision deviating from the flight plan and instructions provided by the Air Traffic Controller;

18.2.4.to maintain order in the aircraft during the flight, and take all possible measures to suppress actions of persons who jeopardize flight safety;

18.2.5.in case of impossibility of continuing flight normally, to report immediately the situation to the Air Traffic Controller.

18.3.In the event of danger to the aircraft, the Pilot-in-command may leave the aircraft until all possible measures have been taken to save lives of the passengers on the board.

chapter four

AERODROME

Article 19.Establishment of an Aerodrome

19.1.Procedures for establishment, operation of aerodrome and suspension of its services, as well for including in and removal it from the state registry, aerodrome certification and operation of provisional aerodrome shall be regulated by set of the Civil Aviation Regulations.

/This paragraph was amended by the law as of January 6, 2023/

19.2.It shall be prohibited to operate an aerodrome for regular air services without the permits specified in sub-paragraph 13.1.2 of this Law.

/This paragraph was amended by the law as of January 6, 2023/

Article 20.Security Area of Aerodromes

/The title of this paragraph was amended by the law as of December 6, 2001/

20.1.For the purpose of safe operations, the state administrative body in charge of civil aviation matters shall determine the aerodrome security area jointly with the Governor of the corresponding district or soum.

/This paragraph was amended by the law as of December 6, 2001 and the law as of December 19, 2008 respectively/

20.2.All issues related to use of land of aerodrome security area shall be regulated by the set of Civil Aviation Regulations.

/This paragraph was modified by the law as of December 6, 2001/

Article 21.Signals and Markings at Aerodrome

21.1.The safety signals and markings shall be place for orientation of the aircraft crew during the taking off, landing and departure of the aircraft in accordance with the set of Civil Aviation Regulations at aerodrome and within the surrounding area of aerodrome.

21.2.Installation of lights or markings similar to the items specified in paragraph 21.1 of this Law within the surrounding areas of aerodromes shall be prohibited.

Article 22.Lights and Markings on Buildings and Facilities

22.1.For the purpose of securing flight safety of the aircraft, owners or possessors of buildings and facilities shall install aeronautical obstruction lights and markings on the respective buildings and facilities as provided for in the set of Civil Aviation Regulations.

/This paragra10ph was amended by the law as of December 6, 2001/

chapter five

AIRCRAFT FLIGHT

Article 23.Performing Flights

23.1.In order to perform a flight by the aircraft the following requirements shall be met:  

23.1.1.the civil aircraft and its aircrew have made pre-flight preparations and obtained permits to perform flight as provided for in the set of the Civil Aviation Regulations;

23.1.2.to have a competent flight crew authorized to perform flight by the respective type of aircraft;

23.1.3.the aircraft to perform flight has obtained state registration certificate, certificates of airworthiness, permission for radio station and had aircraft logbook and other required documents.

23.2.The the sub-paragraphs 23.1.2 and 23.1.3 of this Law shall not apply to operations of the ultra-light aircraft, air balloons and models of aircraft.

Article 24.Coordinations of Air Traffic

24.1.The air traffic control within the airspace of Mongolia shall be performed by the civil aviation Air Traffic Service Office.  

/This paragraph was added by the law as of December 6, 2001/

24.2.Safety area separation of flights performed within the airspace of Mongolia, air routes, their width and altitude shall comply with the international standards.

/This paragraph was modified by the law as of December 6, 2001/

24.3.Air routes, through which flights are performed within the airspace of Mongolia, shall be equipped with communication and navigation systems at the level as to ensure flight safety.

24.4.The permits to cross the border of Mongolia and perform flight in its airspace shall be obtained from the Air Traffic Service Office.

/This paragraph was modified by the law as of December 6, 2001/

/This paragraph was annulled by the law as of January 6, 2023/

24.5.An aircraft which failed to comply with the procedure on flight operations within the airspace of Mongolia and on flight through the entry or exit points of the state border, as well as an aircraft performing flight through the state border without permits from the competent authority, shall be considered as an aircraft committing breach.

24.6.The Air Traffic Service Office shall report the aircraft specified in paragraph 24.5 of this Law to the competent authority in charge of ensuring air safety within the airspace of Mongolia and demand from the flight crew of the aircraft to stop immediately the breach or to land in the indicated area.

/This paragraph was amended by the law as of December 6, 2001/

Article 25.Performing Flights over Cities and Villages

25.1.Flights over cities or villages shall be performed at the altitude from which an aircraft can land outside of the territory of the cities or villages or at the nearest aerodrome, in the emergency case.

25.2.Flights over cities or villages for the training, testing and aerobatics or air show purposes shall be prohibited.

25.3.Flights by civil aircraft over cities or villages at speeds equal to or in excess of Flight Mach 1 shall be prohibited.

Article 26.Ensruring Airspace Safety

26.1.Artillery shooting, explosions, rocket launching and any other operations carried out within the airspace and at air routes being used with purposes of civil aviation of Mongolia, which may threaten air safety, shall be required to obtain permissions from the state administrative body in charge of civil aviation matters.

/This paragraph was amended by the law as of May 30, 2003 and the law as of December 19, 2008 respectively/

26.2.Paragraraph 26.1 of this Law shall not apply to missile or rocket launching and artillery shooting carried out for defense purposes of the country from air attacks.

Article 27.Providing weather information for flight

/This article was annulled by the law as of December 6, 2001/

Article 28.Utilization of Public Communication Devices

28.1.In case of failure in communication system used for the air traffic services, an urgent notice related to flight safety and air traffic control services shall come first and be transmitted by all means of public communication without delay.

/This paragraph was amended by the law as of December 6, 2001/

Article 29.Assistance to Aircraft in Emergency

29.1.Search and rescue services for the aircraft in distress and danger shall be arranged by the state administrative body in charge of civil aviation matters in cooperation with the aircraft possessor and emergency organization, with the use of specially trained staff, forces and technical devices.

/This paragraph was amended by the law as of December 19, 2008 and the law as of February 2, 2017 respectively/

29.2.Local administration, business entities and individuals shall be obliged to immediately report information known to them concerning the aircraft in distress and emergency to the relevant authorities, save the humans' lives, render medical and other necessary aid, as well as take the aircraft and documents therein under protection.

29.3.An aircraft shall be equipped with alerting equipment in accordance with the list approved by the state administrative body in charge of civil aviation matters in order to inform immediately the aircrew and passengers of the situation in case of danger and distress to the aircraft.

/This paragraph was amended by the law as of December 19, 2008/

29.4.Costs related to the search and rescue of the aircraft in danger or distress and elimination of consequences of an incident or accident may be reimbursed from the possessor of the aircraft concerned.

29.5.If a Mongolian registered aircraft faces distress or danger situation while performing flight within the territory of a foreign state, search and rescue for such aircraft shall be carried out in accordance with procedures in force in the territory of that state and commonly recognized international principles and norms.

chapter six

INTERNATIONAL AIR FLIGHTS

Article 30.International Air Flight Permission and Insurance

30.1.International flights performed by Mongolian and foreign aircraft shall be subject to authorization from the state administrative body in charge of civil aviation matters.

/This paragraph was amended by the law as of December 19, 2008/

30.2.Foreign aircraft operating within the airspace of Mongolia shall be insured with guarantee of recovering possible losses, which may be caused to a third party. 30.3.Foreign civil aviation organizations and citizens shall in advance notify to the state administrative body in charge of civil aviation matters the national identification mark of the aircraft intending to perform international flights within the airspace of Mongolia and other information related to flight operations.

/This paragraph was amended by the law as of December 19, 2008/

30.4.When conducting international flights, the international air flight operator shall submit in advance the passenger information to the competent organizations of Mongolia before the departure of civil aircraft.

/This paragraph was added by the law as of December 31, 2020/

Article 31.International Air Route and Airport

31.1.Foreign aircraft shall perform flights within the airspace of Mongolia on the air routes determined by the competent organization specified in Article 7 of this Law.

31.2.The state administrative body in charge of civil aviation matters shall approve the list of international air routes and airports serving international flights and publish their operational data in the Aeronautical Information Publication.

/This paragraph was amended by the law as of December 19, 2008/

31.3.Immigration, customs, health and quarantine services shall be located at the airports serving international flights.

31.4.Cooperation between organizations engaged in civil aviation services and those specified in paragraph 31.3 of this Law shall be regulated by mutual agreements.

Article 32.Entry and exit of aircraft through the border air gate of Mongolia

/This paragraph was annulled by the law as of December 6, 2001/

Article 33.Recognition of Foreign Aircraft Documents

33.1.Foreign aircraft documents shall be recognized valid in the territory of Mongolia, if they comply with the provisions of international treaties and agreements.

chapter seven

Transportation

Article 34.Transportation of passengers, cargo, baggage and mail

34.1.Air operators shall comply with the requirements of the general rules for air transportation by aircraft.

/This paragraph was amended by the law as of December 6, 2001/

34.2.Transportation of mail by air shall be regulated by an agreement made between the air operator and the organization in charge of postal and communication services.

Article 35.Transportation of Dangerous Goods by aircraft

35.1.Transportation of dangerous goods by the aircraft shall be carried out in accordance with laws, international treaties to which Mongolia is a party, and procedures approved by the state administrative body in charge of civil aviation matters.

/This paragraph was amended by the law as of December 12, 2008/

Article 36.Insurance of Passengers

36.1.Passengers of civil aircraft shall be obliged to insure their lives.

Article 37.Insurance of Aircrew of the aircraft

37.1.The business entity or organization, which employs the aircrew members, shall carry responsibility to insure their lives and health while on flight duty.

Article 38.Liability Insurance of Air Operator

38.1.Air operator shall have a liability insurance for the purpose of paying compensation in case of any loss or damage caused to a third party, passengers' lives and health, as well as missing or damaged baggage, cargo or mail.

/This paragraph was added by the law as of December 6, 2001/

chapter eight

SAFETY REGULATION OF CIVIL AVIATION

/The title of this paragraph was amended by the law as of December 6, 2001/

Article 39.Ensuring Civil Aviation Security

39.1.The state administrative body in charge of civil aviation matters shall have a national civil aviation security program for ensuring flight safety.

/This paragraph was amended by the law as of December 19, 2008/

39.2.Domestic and international air carriers and service organizations shall take all necessary measures to prevent from and suppress unlawful interference with civil aviation operations as provided in the legislation of Mongolia.

Article 391.Aviation Personnel Professional Identification Card

391.1.The state administrative body in charge of civil aviation matters shall provide the professional identification card and health certificate to civil aviation officials. The procedure of issuing these identification cards and certificates shall be determined by the set of the Civil Aviation Regulations.

/This Article was added by the law as of December 6, 2001/

/This paragraph was modified by the law as of December 19, 2008/

Article 392.Certificate of Airworthiness

392.1.The state administrative body in charge of civil aviation matters shall issue the Certificate of Airworthiness for all civil aircraft registered in Mongolia. The Certificate shall indicate the purpose for which the aircraft is used, term of validity of the Certificate and other conditions, limitations and information required for ensuring safe operation.

/This Article was added by the law as of December 6, 2001/

/This paragraph was amended by the law as of December 19, 2008/

Article 393.Air Operator Certificate

393.1.The state administrative body in charge of civil aviation matters shall issue Air Operator Certificate to the business entity or organizations engaged in commercial air transport operations by the aircraft specified in sub-paragraph 13.1.1 of this Law, if only the requirements meets with this Law and relevant regulations.

/This Article was added by the law as of December 6, 2001/

/This paragraph was amended by the law as of December 19, 2008/

Article 394.Duties of Air Operators

394.1.The air operator shall adopt and follow instructions and procedures would meet the requirements of air operations and airworthiness of an aircraft, and ensure that the operations of that air operator are conducted in the public interests and in reliable manner in accordance with the relevant regulations and procedures.

/This Article was added by the law as of December 6, 2001/

Article 40.Security Checks of Aircrew, Passengers and their Baggage

/The title of this paragraph was amended by the law as of December 6, 2001/

40.1.In the interest of ensuring air safety, protecting lives and health of passengers and aircrew members, the air operator or competent organizations shall perform security checks of aircrew members, passengers and their carry-on items in accordance with the regulations approved by the state central administrative organization in charge of civil aviation matters.

/This paragraph was modified by the law as of December 6, 2001/

40.2.If a passenger refuses to undergo security check, the contract of transportation by aircraft shall be canceled.

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INVESTIGATION OF FLIGHT-TECHNICAL ACCIDENT AND VIOLATION

/The title of this chapter was amended by the law as of December 6, 2001/

Article 41.Application of flight-technical accident and violation definition

/The title of this paragraph was amended by the law as of December 6, 2001/

41.1.The term "flight-technical accident and violation" shall be interpreted and applied as specified in Annex 13 to the Chicago Convention.

/This paragraph was amended by the law as of December 6, 2001/

Article 42.Investigation for flight-technical accident and violation

/The title of this paragraph was amended by the law as of December 6, 2001/

42.1.The flight-technical accident and violation Investigation Department shall conduct investigation, classification and keep the records of the flight-technical accident and violation and precedent conditions prior to it.

/This paragraph was modified by the law as of December 6, 2001/

42.2.The flight-technical accident and violation Investigation Department shall be headed by the General Investigator.

/This paragraph was modified by the law as of December 6, 2001/

42.3.The General Investigator shall establish an unrestricted control over the area of the flight-technical accident and violation occurred on the territory of Mongolia.

/This paragraph was amended by the law as of December 6, 2001/

42.4.The General Investigator may involve, when he deems necessary, national and foreign experts in the investigation and determining cause of the flight-technical accident and violation.

/This paragraph was amended by the law as of December 6, 2001/

42.5.In case of a flight-technical accident and violation occurred on the territory of Mongolia, the local administration, police and armed forces shall comply with the provision of Article 29 of this Law and render timely assistance in investigation operations to the Flight-technical accident and violation Investigation Department when necessary.

/This paragraph was amended by the law as of December 6, 2001/

42.6.In case of a flight-technical accident and violation occurred abroad, in which a Mongolian registered aircraft is involved, the investigation shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of international treaties and agreements, and the Flight-technical accident and violation Investigation Department shall carry out the investigation in cooperation with the state administrative body in charge of civil aviation matters on behalf of Mongolia.

/This paragraph was amended by the law as of December 6, 2001 and the law as of December 19, 2008/

Article 43.Powers of State Investigator in charge of analysis and investigation for flight-technical accident cases

43.1. /This paragraph was annulled by the law as of December 6, 2001/

43.2.The Investigator in charge of analysis and investigation of flight-technical accident and violation shall exercise the following powers:

/This paragraph was amended by the law as of December 6, 2001/

43.2.1.to accurately examine and realistically determine causes of the flight-technical accident and violation;

/This sub-paragraph was amended by the law as of December 6, 2001/

43.2.2.to carry out the activities specified in the By-laws of the flight-technical Accident and violation Investigation Department and the Annex 13 to the Chicago Convention;

/This sub-paragraph was amended by the law as of December 6, 2001/

43.2.3.to bear responsibility for the accuracy of the decisions and conclusions made by himself/herself;

43.2.4. /This paragraph was annulled by the law as of December 6, 2001/

43.2.5.other powers established by legislation.

43.3.The Investigator in charge of flight-technical accident and/or violation investigation shall exercise the following rights:

/This paragraph was amended by the law as of December 6, 2001/

43.3.1.to have unrestricted access to place where the flight-technical accident or violation occurred and take measures to protect the place of the accident and violation, to be resolved by the relevant authorities;

/This sub-paragraph was modified by the law as of December 6, 2001/

43.3.2.to have an unrestricted access to all objects, buildings, and facilities related to civil aviation while on performing official duty;

43.3.3.to demand from relevant persons to provide information, survey or reference materials and any other documents essential for the investigation;

43.3.4.to use the communication facilities at the first when necessary;

/This sub-paragraph was amended by the law as of December 6, 2001/

43.3.5.to use badge and be supplied with labor-protection uniform and other essential items for working in hard conditions;

43.3.6.other rights conferred to him/her by legislation.

chapter ten

MISCELLANEOUS

Article 44.Liability for Violation of the Law

44.1.If any breach of the legislation on civil aviation in the following way does not constitute grounds for criminal liability, liable official shall be subject to the Law on Public Service.

44.2.Person or legal entity who breached this Law shall be liable according to the Criminal Law or Law on Violation.

/This paragraph was modified by the law as of December 4, 2015/

THE CHAIRMAN OF THE STATE GREAT KHURAL OF MONGOLIA GONCHIGDORJ.R