The authority is hereby vested with responsibility for the implementation of this act. Within the authority granted to the authority, the director shall be the chief administrative officer for carrying out the powers and duties provided for in this act. The authority may adopt rules and regulations, issue licenses and permits, conduct hearings, enter into contracts for weather modification activities and to do all other things provided for in this act for the achievement of its purposes, subject to the powers and limitations contained herein.
K.S.A. 82a-1403