Section 45-27-90.02
Exercise of functions and powers.
Upon the organization of the Industrial Development Authority of Escambia County the authority shall be constituted an instrumentality for the exercise of public and essential governmental functions and the exercise of the powers conferred by this article, and the development of the county shall be deemed to be an essential governmental function of the county.
(Acts 1978, No. 894, p. 1330, §3.)