[§206E-285]  Use of public lands; acquisition of state lands.  (a)  If state lands under the control and management of other public agencies are required by the authority for the purposes of this part, the agency having the control and management of those required lands, upon request by the authority and with the approval of the governor, may convey or lease those lands to the authority upon terms and conditions as may be agreed to by the parties.

     (b)  Notwithstanding the foregoing, no public lands shall be conveyed or leased to the authority pursuant to this section if the conveyance or lease would impair any covenant between the State or any county or any department or board thereof and the holders of bonds issued by the State or that county, department, or board. [L 2023, c 97, pt of §3]