(a) The Connecticut Airport Authority shall have jurisdiction over aeronautics in the state with all the powers and duties prescribed in this title, in title 15, and as otherwise provided by law, except that the Commissioner of Transportation shall have jurisdiction over any takings of property connected with airports, as provided in sections 13b-42 to 13b-45 , inclusive.
(b) The Connecticut Airport Authority, acting through the executive director of the authority, shall have general responsibility for aeronautics in the state with all the powers and duties established under chapter 266, this chapter and as otherwise provided by law.