It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

SECTION 1. Chapter 1-2 of the General Laws entitled "Airports and Landing Fields" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

{ADD 1-2-20. Right of inspection -- Governmental agencies. -- ADD} {ADD Any state agency, or agency of a municipality which abuts a state owned airport or landing field as defined in this chapter, shall be authorized to send staff members or investigators upon the premises of any airport or landing field as regulated by this title, for the purpose of inspecting said premises for compliance with state or municipal laws.

The agency investigating shall comply with pertinent FAA safety guidelines to ensure public safety during the course of the investigation. ADD}

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.