LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS; PURPOSE.

(a) The legislature finds that:

(1) the areas that surround military installations will be frequented for military, national security, and international training purposes by residents from many parts of the state, nation, and world;

(2) compatible development and use of those areas is of concern to the state and nation; and

(3) without adequate regulation, the areas will tend to become incompatible with military missions and will be used in ways that interfere with:

(A) the proper continued use of those areas as secure locations for military installations and missions; and

(B) the effective operation of the military installations and missions.

(b) The powers granted under this chapter are for the purposes of:

(1) promoting the public health, safety, and general welfare;

(2) protecting and preserving places and areas of military and national security importance and significance;

(3) protecting critical military missions and operations related to those missions; and

(4) ensuring state and national security.

(c) This chapter may not be interpreted to grant regulatory powers to administer Chapter 245 or to amend a protection or benefit provided by Chapter 245.