It is a lot more than "some autonomy". For instance, they are their own water management district and that is a very big deal in Florida. Typically getting water management district permits in Florida is a very costly and bureaucratic endeavor that all other businesses have to do. They are also exempt from county building and safety codes in addition to state, county and local environmental regulations.
Basically the only regulatory entity they have to comply with is the Federal government.
Walt stuck a sweetheart deal when he moved to Florida. It never should have happen and the sooner it ends the better.
I don't understand the way you Moon Bats are trying to justify sweetheart Corporate deals. I thought you hated mega corporations.