The commissioner of transportation of the state of Minnesota, with the approval of the governor, is hereby granted authority to transfer and assign to the United States government or, to any political subdivisions of the state of Minnesota or to loan to private owners of airports licensed for public use all or any part of radio air navigation facilities or other air navigation facilities along with shelters, repair parts, and supplies used in connection therewith, as are now or hereafter owned by the state of Minnesota.

lawyer at desk

Ask a legal question, get an answer ASAP!
Click here to chat with a lawyer about your rights.

Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 360.023

  • Air navigation: means the operation or navigation of aircraft in the air space over this state, or upon any airport or restricted landing area within this state. See Minnesota Statutes 360.013
  • Airport: means any area of land or water, except a restricted landing area, which is designed for the landing and takeoff of aircraft, whether or not facilities are provided for the shelter, surfacing, or repair of aircraft, or for receiving or discharging passengers or cargo, and all appurtenant areas used or suitable for airport buildings or other airport facilities, and all appurtenant rights-of-way, whether heretofore or hereafter established. See Minnesota Statutes 360.013
  • Commissioner: means the commissioner of transportation of the state of Minnesota. See Minnesota Statutes 360.013
  • state: extends to and includes the District of Columbia and the several territories. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44

The commissioner of transportation, with the approval of the governor, is authorized to make such loan, transfer, and assignment herein upon the conditions that, and so long as, the United States government, the political subdivision, or the private owner of an airport, as the case may be, will undertake the duty to, and does, maintain, repair, operate, and use such air navigation facilities for the benefit of the public of the state. The commissioner may set additional conditions on a transfer of air navigation facilities.