The general assembly hereby declares that there exists a need to promote the safe operation and accessibility of general aviation and intrastate commercial aviation in this state; that improvement of general aviation and intrastate commercial aviation transportation facilities will promote diversified economic development across the state; and that accessibility to airport facilities for residents of this state is crucial in the event of a medical or other type of emergency.
Source: L. 91: Entire article added, p. 1045, � 3, effective July 1. L. 97: Entire section amended, p. 786, � 5, effective May 8.