3-605. Same; powers of secretary of transportation. The secretary of transportation is hereby empowered to:

(1) Act as the agent of sponsors located in the state;

(2) accept in behalf of the sponsors and disburse to them all payments made pursuant to agreements under the federal airport act;

(3) acquire by purchase, gift, devise, lease, or otherwise, any property, real or personal, or any interest therein, including easements, necessary to establish or develop airports;

(4) engage in airport systems planning on a statewide basis; and

(5) undertake airport development, or provide financial assistance to public agencies within the state for carrying it out.

History: L. 1970, ch. 3, § 2; L. 1975, ch. 426, § 25; August 15.