The exercise of the powers granted by sections 15-120aa to 15-120 qq, inclusive, shall constitute the performance of an essential governmental function and the Connecticut Airport Authority shall not be required to pay any amount representing taxes or assessments levied by any municipality or political subdivision or special district having taxing powers of the state, or state taxes of any kind, except as provided in section 15-120ss.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 15-120rr
( P.A. 13-277, S. 58.)