The Turnpike Authority of Kentucky is created solely to perform essential governmental functions and to serve the public purposes of constructing, acquiring, financing and operating turnpike and other road projects for the use, safety, convenience and general welfare of the traveling public. In accomplishing such public purposes, the Turnpike Authority of Kentucky shall be and constitute a de jure municipal corporation and political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
KRS 175.425
Purpose and status of turnpike authority
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case H. E. Cummins & Sons Construction Co. v. Turnpike Authority (1977)
Most recently applied in H. E. Cummins & Sons Construction Co. v. Turnpike Authority (October 1977)
History: Created 1976 Ky
Official source: Kentucky General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Kentucky statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.