Circled bullet

Symbol used in the procedure code book titled Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) to indicate that conscious/moderate sedation is included for that specific procedural code number for billing and payment purposes.

Civil Authority Clause

Provision in a Fire Policy which provides that the insured is protected against damages which may be caused by Firemen, policemen, or other civil authorities in their efforts to check Fire eg., in the case of larger Fires it has been found necessary to dynamite a whole block of buildings to check the spread of a conflagration. A civil authority clause protects from losses resulting from such action.

Civil Aviation (Investigation of Air Accidents) Regulations 1996

Implements Council Directive 94/56/EC and the fundamental principles governing the investigation of civil aviation accidents and incidents. Also re-enacts the 1989 Regulations. The Inspectors of Air Accidents of the Air Accidents Investigation Branch of the Department of Transport are identified as the investigating body. The Chief Inspector can delegate investigation to another member state, or, in some cases, to a state that is a party to the Chicago Convention. An inspector’s report must be published and any safety recommendations in the report are not to create a presumption of blame or liability.

Civil Aviation Act 1982

Sets out duties, functions and objectives of the Civil Aviation Authority. Deals with aerodromes, the regulation of civil aviation and the design, construction and maintenance of aircraft. Protects aircraft operators against trespass and nuisance claims whilst engaged in ‘normal flight’. Section 76 imposes a strict liability in respect of loss or damage on water or land when an article, person or animal is caused to fall from an aircraft during flight, take-off or landing. The loss is recoverable from the aircraft operator.

Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)

Operates under the Civil Aviation Act 1982 (amended 1996). Responsibilities include air safety and registration of aircraft. Issues Air Operators Certificates to those who can demonstrate their competence to run an aircraft safely and show that they are adequately financed and insured for passenger and third party risks. CAA collaborates internationally on air safety.