Executive Order 1810

To Prohibit the Unauthorized use of Flying Machines.

By virtue of the authority vested in me, I hereby establish the following order for the Canal Zone:

Section 1. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate an aeroplane, balloon or flying machine of any kind in or across the Canal Zone without the written authority of the Chief Executive of the Canal Zone.

Section 2. It shall be unlawful for any person to take or make a photograph, picture or sketch of any kind of the fortifications or other military works in the Canal Zone from any aeroplane, balloon or flying machine of any kind without the written consent of the Chief Executive of the Canal Zone.

Section 3. A violation of any of the provisions of this order shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding One Thousand dollars or by imprisonment in jail not exceeding one year, or by both such fine and imprisonment in the discretion of the Court.

Section 4. This order shall take effect on and after thirty days from its publication in the Canal Record.

Woodrow Wilson.

The White House

7 August, 1913.