Authority: Title 5.1, Chapter 1, Code of Virginia.

A. The Director, Department of Aviation, shall prepare general guidelines regarding aircraft acquisition and use that shall include a requirement for state agencies to develop written policies on usage, charge rates and record-keeping. The Director shall examine the aircraft needs of state agencies and determine the most efficient and effective method of organizing and managing the Commonwealth's aircraft operations. The Director shall implement the aircraft management system he determines to be most suitable and revise it periodically as the need arises.

B. The Virginia Aviation Board and the Department of Aviation may obligate funds in excess of the current biennium appropriation for aviation financial assistance programs supported by the Commonwealth Transportation Fund provided 1) sufficient cash is available to cover projected costs in each year and 2) sufficient revenues are projected to meet all cash obligations for new obligations as well as all other commitments and appropriations approved by the General Assembly in the biennial budget.

C. Notwithstanding the provisions of § 2.2-2320.1.B., Code of Virginia, during fiscal year 2021 and fiscal year 2022, the Fund may also be used by the Governor to provide or assist in the provision of marketing, advertising, or promotional activities in order to incentivize airlines that provide existing air passenger service in Virginia to continue such service.