Section 21690.5 Of Article 4.5. Airport Facilities And Concessions From California Public Utilities Code >> Division 9. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 4. >> Article 4.5.
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. The Legislature finds and declares as follows:
(a) The proper operation of California's publicly owned or
operated airports is essential to the welfare of the state and its
people.
(b) California's publicly owned or operated airports establish a
vital transportation link between the state and the economic systems
of the nation and the world, and enable the state to enjoy and
provide the benefits of an international tourist and commercial
center.
(c) The economic validity and stability of California's publicly
owned or operated airports is, consequently, a matter of statewide
importance.
(d) The policy of this state is to promote the development of
commerce and tourism to the end of securing to the people of this
state the benefits of these activities conducted in the state.
(e) Therefore, since the proper operation of the state's publicly
owned or operated airports is essential to the welfare of the state
and its people, the Legislature recognizes and affirms such operation
as a governmental function to be discharged in furtherance of the
policy of securing the benefits of commerce and tourism for the state
and its people.