§342. Authority of Ascension-St. James Airport and Transportation Authority
The Ascension-St. James Airport and Transportation Authority is a public corporation and has all powers of public corporations including the right and power to incur debt and contract obligations, to sue and be sued, to have a corporate seal, and to perform in its corporate capacity and in its corporate name all acts necessary and proper for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, maintaining, and operating airports and airport facilities, including both movable and immovable property. The authority may expropriate property for the purpose of acquiring the necessary land and rights of way for the construction of airports and for the construction of roads, drains, or other facilities necessary or incidental to the construction and operation of airports. The authority shall not expropriate property outside the boundaries of the authority. No property shall be expropriated in any of the municipalities or parishes without the concurrence of the governing authority of that municipality or parish. The authority, through its board of commissioners, may by resolution or ordinance establish, maintain, and collect proper and reasonable rates, charges, rents, or other fees for the use of the facilities of the airport. The authority may adopt and enforce regulations necessary for the protection of the safety of persons using airports constructed and maintained by the authority. The authority may enter into agreements with the United States or with any state or federal agency necessary to procure aid and grants to assist the authority in carrying out the purposes for which it was created.
Added by Acts 1982, No. 819, §1; Amended by Acts 1988, No. 68, §1.
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