A. The regional authority may accept the transfer of operational jurisdiction of other publicly owned airports, in and outside of the local government. In accepting a transfer, the regional authority shall not assume financial obligations other than those associated with the operation of the airport being transferred and with debt issued to finance improvements at the airport being transferred.
B. The provisions of this Section shall in no way be construed to mean that the regional authority created herein shall have the authority to intervene in the administration or operation of any existing airport facility without the consent of the public body owning and operating such airport or airport facility and applicable federal regulations.