Subd. 1. Scope.

For the purposes of sections 360.061 to 360.074 the terms in this section have the meanings given.

Subd. 2. Airport.

The term "airport" includes a restricted landing area.

Subd. 3. Municipality.

"Municipality" does not include a county unless the county owns or controls an airport, in which case such county may exercise all the powers granted by said sections to other municipalities. It specifically includes a town, an airport authority, the Metropolitan Airports Commission established and operated pursuant to chapter 473, and the state of Minnesota.

Subd. 4. County.

"County" includes "counties."