Terms Used In Vermont Statutes Title 5 Sec. 804

  • Airport: means any area of land or water set aside by the Agency, any political subdivision, or person, except a restricted landing area, that is designed for the landing and take-off of aircraft, and used or to be used in the interest of the general public whether or not facilities are provided for the shelter, servicing, 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, including all appurtenant rights-of-way. See
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Secretary: means the Secretary of Transportation. See
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States may apply to the District of Columbia and any territory and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. See

§ 804. Acquisition of airports

For the purposes of establishing a permanent system of airports within the State, the Secretary, with the approval of the Governor and the General Assembly, may acquire title by agreement or condemnation to an airport that has been discontinued by the owner as an air navigational facility. The title to the airport may be acquired by lease for the purpose of continuing its use as an airport open to the public. (Added 1985, No. 222 (Adj. Sess.), § 2.)