KRS 177.510: Turnpike properties and bonds exempt from taxation.

The exercise of the powers granted by KRS 177.390 to 177.570 will be in all respects for

the benefit of the people of the Commonwealth, for the increase of their commerce and

prosperity, and for the improvement of their health and living conditions, and as the

operation and maintenance of turnpike projects by the department will constitute the

performance of essential governmental functions, the department shall not be required to

pay any taxes or assessments upon any turnpike project or any property acquir ed or used

by the department under the provisions of KRS 177.390 to 177.570 or upon the income

therefrom, and the bonds issued under the provisions of KRS 177.390 to 177.570, their

transfer and the income therefrom (including any profit made on the sale th ereof) shall at

all times be free from taxation within the Commonwealth.