All counties in this state located on the boundary line between this state and any other state, or which are contiguous to such counties, as well as all governmental units which are located in such boundary counties, or contiguous counties, are authorized, separately, jointly with each other, or jointly with any other municipality or political subdivision of any boundary state, to acquire, equip, construct, expand, lease, improve, police and operate airports within this state or either within or without the geographical limits of any county, municipality or political subdivision of any boundary state; and for those purposes to exercise any other powers or functions and be subject to any provisions provided by KRS Chapter 183 as to aviation, without regard to any express or implied limitations to or within this state.
KRS 183.475
Acquisition of airport facilities by counties bordering state boundary
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Wadsworth Electric Manufacturing Co. v. Kenton County Airport Board, Inc. (1974)
Most recently applied in Wadsworth Electric Manufacturing Co. v. Kenton County Airport Board, Inc. (May 1974)
Effective: July 14, 2022 History: Amended 2022 Ky
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