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K.S.A. § 12-1750 — KS Code / Chapter 12 / Article 17 / Section 12-1750
12-1750 - Unsafe or dangerous structures; abandoned property; commercial real estate; definitions.
Status: in_force

12-1750. Unsafe or dangerous structures; abandoned property; commercial real estate; definitions. As used in this act:

(a) "Structure" means any building, wall or other structure.

(b) "Enforcing officer" means the building inspector or other officer designated by ordinance and charged with the administration of the provisions of this act.

(c) "Abandoned property" means:

(1) Any residential real estate for which taxes are delinquent for the preceding two years and which has been unoccupied continuously by persons legally in possession for the preceding 90 days; or

(2) commercial real estate for which the taxes are delinquent for the preceding two years and which has a blighting influence on surrounding properties. "Commercial real estate" means any real estate for which the present use is other than one to four residential units or for agricultural purposes.

(d) "Blighting influence" means conditions in such structure which are dangerous or injurious to the health, safety or morals of the occupants of such buildings or other residents of the municipality or which have an adverse impact on properties in the area. Such conditions may include, but are not limited to, the following: Defects increasing the hazards of fire, accident, or other calamities; air pollution; light or sanitary facilities; dilapidation; disrepair; structural defects; uncleanliness; dead and dying trees, limbs or other unsightly natural growth or unsightly appearances that constitute a blight to adjoining property, the neighborhood or the city; walls, sidings or exteriors of a quality and appearance not commensurate with the character of the properties in the neighborhood; unsightly stored or parked material, equipment, supplies, machinery, trucks or automobiles or parts thereof; vermin infestation; inadequate drainage; or any violation of health, fire, building or zoning regulations.

(e) "Organization" means any nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of this state and which has among its purposes the improvement of housing.

(f) "Rehabilitation" means the process of improving the property into compliance with applicable fire, housing and building codes.

(g) "Parties in interest" means any owner or owners of record, judgment creditor, tax purchaser or other party having any legal or equitable title or interest in the property.

(h) "Last known address" includes the address where the property is located, or the address as listed in the tax records.
K.S.A. § 19-821 — KS Code / Chapter 19 / Article 8 / Section 19-821
19-821 - Demanding or receiving illegal fees; penalties.
Status: in_force

19-821. Demanding or receiving illegal fees; penalties. No sheriff shall, directly or indirectly, ask, demand or receive, for any service to be by him performed in the discharge of any of his official duties, any greater fees than are allowed by law, on pain of forfeiting treble damages to the party aggrieved, and in being fined in a sum not less than twenty-five dollars nor more than two thousand dollars.
K.S.A. § 12-413 — KS Code / Chapter 12 / Article 4 / Section 12-413
12-413 - Action for restoration of lost chart or plat.
Status: in_force

12-413. Action for restoration of lost chart or plat. Whenever the field chart, map or plat of any city, town or village in this state shall have been destroyed or lost, the mayor of any such city, the chairman of the board of trustees of any such town or village, the chairman of the board of commissioners of any county in which such corporation may be situated, or any person interested in the restoration of any such chart, map or plat, may bring an action for such purpose in the district court of such county, to establish the same, by filing a petition therefor in such court.
K.S.A. § 75-2110 — KS Code / Chapter 75 / Article 21 / Section 75-2110
75-2110 - Acceptance of real estate and improvements located at 801 Harrison street, Topeka.
Status: in_force

75-2110. Acceptance of real estate and improvements located at 801 Harrison street, Topeka. L. 1937, ch. 336, § 1, included by reference. [The Governor authorized to accept certain property located in Topeka for the state of Kansas.]
K.S.A. § 75-125 — KS Code / Chapter 75 / Article 1 / Section 75-125
75-125 - Vacancies in office of governor; successors to office of governor.
Status: in_force

75-125. Vacancies in office of governor; successors to office of governor. Whenever a vacancy shall occur in the office of governor, the lieutenant governor shall become governor. Whenever the office of lieutenant governor is vacant and a vacancy occurs in the office of governor, or whenever vacancies occur in the office of governor and lieutenant governor at the same time, the president of the senate shall become governor. Whenever the offices of governor, lieutenant governor and president of the senate are vacant, the speaker of the house of representatives shall become governor.
K.S.A. § 79-256 — KS Code / Chapter 79 / Article 2 / Section 79-256
79-256 - Independent power producer property and pollution control devices; definitions.
Status: in_force

79-256. Independent power producer property and pollution control devices; definitions. As used in K.S.A. 79-256 and 79-257, and amendments thereto:

(a) "Independent power producer property" means all or any portion of property used solely in the generation, marketing and sale of electricity generated by an electric generation facility described in subsection (e) of K.S.A. 66-104, and amendments thereto. Independent power producer property shall not include property used in generating electricity by nuclear resources or technologies or by renewable energy resources or technologies, as defined in K.S.A. 79-201, and amendments thereto;

(b) "peak load plant" means an independent power plant used during maximum load periods.
K.S.A. § 34-260 — KS Code / Chapter 34 / Article 2 / Section 34-260
34-260 - Interpleader of adverse claimants.
Status: in_force

34-260. Interpleader of adverse claimants. If more than one person claim the title or possession of the grain, the warehouseman may, either as a defense to an action brought against him for nondelivery of the grain, or by an original suit, whichever is appropriate, require all known claimants to interplead.
K.S.A. § 77-111 — KS Code / Chapter 77 / Article 1 / Section 77-111
77-111 - Same; effect on limitation periods.
Status: repealed

77-111. Same; effect on limitation periods. When a limitation or period of time prescribed in any of the acts repealed, for acquiring a right, or barring a remedy, or for any other purpose, has begun to run, and the same or a similar limitation is prescribed in the Revised Statutes, the time of limitation shall continue to run, and shall have like effect as if the whole period had begun and ended under the operation of the Revised Statutes.
K.S.A. § 19-2242 — KS Code / Chapter 19 / Article 22 / Section 19-2242
19-2242 - Compliance with city ordinance.
Status: in_force

19-2242. Compliance with city ordinance. Nothing in this act shall be interpreted to authorize any person licensed under this act to transact business as a transient merchant in violation of any city ordinance governing the conduct of transient merchants within the corporate limits of the city.
K.S.A. § 58-2274 — KS Code / Chapter 58 / Article 22 / Section 58-2274
58-2274 - Restrictive covenants on real property in violation of K.S.A. 44-1016 or 44-1017 are void; release.
Status: in_force

58-2274. Restrictive covenants on real property in violation of K.S.A. 44-1016 or 44-1017 are void; release. (a) Any restrictive covenant recitals on real property contained in any deed, plat, declaration, restriction, covenant or other conveyance filed at any time in the office of the register of deeds in any county in violation of K.S.A. 44-1016 or 44-1017, and amendments thereto, shall be void and unenforceable.

(b) A restrictive covenant that violates K.S.A. 44-1016 or 44-1017, and amendments thereto, may be released by the owner of the real property subject to such covenant by recording a certificate of release of prohibited covenants. Such certificate may be recorded prior to recording of a document conveying any interest in such real property or at such other time as the owner discovers that such prohibited covenant exists. Any certificate recorded with the register of deeds shall be subject to recording fees pursuant to K.S.A. 28-115, and amendments thereto. A certificate of release of prohibited covenants shall contain:

(1) The name of the current owner of the real property;

(2) a legal description of the real property;

(3) the volume and page or the document number in which the original document containing the restrictive covenant is recorded;

(4) a brief description of the restrictive covenant; and

(5) the citation to the location of the restrictive covenant in the original document.
K.S.A. § 17-1711 — KS Code / Chapter 17 / Article 17 / Section 17-1711
17-1711 - Title to property of extinct Baptist societies.
Status: in_force

17-1711. Title to property of extinct Baptist societies. That all property, both real and personal, belonging to or held in trust for any Baptist church or any Baptist religious society that has or shall become extinct, shall vest in and become the property of the Kansas Baptist Convention and its successors and assigns: Provided, That nothing herein contained shall affect the title to any Baptist church or Baptist religious society property that is held by any of the Baptist associations of the state: And provided further, That this act shall not affect the reversionary interest of any person or persons in such property or any valid lien thereon.
K.S.A. § 72-2155 — KS Code / Chapter 72 / Article 21 / Section 72-2155
72-2155 - Cancellation of teachers' licenses; grounds.
Status: in_force

72-2155. Cancellation of teachers' licenses; grounds. Any license issued by the state board of education or institutions under the state board of regents may be canceled by the state board of education in the manner provided by law, on the grounds of immorality, gross neglect of duty, annulling of written contracts with boards of education without the consent of the board which is a party to the contract, or for any cause that would have justified the withholding thereof when the same was granted.
K.S.A. § 32-1201 — KS Code / Chapter 32 / Article 12 / Section 32-1201
32-1201 - Short Title.
Status: in_force

32-1201. Short Title. The provisions of K.S.A. 32-1201 through 32-1203, and amendments thereto, shall be known and may be cited as the Kansas local government outdoor recreation grant program act.
K.S.A. § 37-102 — KS Code / Chapter 37 / Article 1 / Section 37-102
37-102 - Articles of impeachment.
Status: in_force

37-102. Articles of impeachment. The articles of impeachment are the written accusation of the officer, drawn up and approved by the house of representatives.
K.S.A. § 38-2358 — KS Code / Chapter 38 / Article 23 / Section 38-2358
38-2358 - Recorded statement of child victim admissible in certain cases; limitations.
Status: in_force

38-2358. Recorded statement of child victim admissible in certain cases; limitations. (a) In any proceeding pursuant to the code in which a child less than 13 years of age is alleged to be a victim of the offense, a recording of an oral statement of the child, made before the proceeding began, is admissible in evidence if:

(1) The court determines that the time, content and circumstances of the statement provide sufficient indicia of reliability;

(2) no attorney for any party is present when the statement is made;

(3) the recording is both visual and aural and is recorded on film or videotape or by other electronic means;

(4) the recording equipment is capable of making an accurate recording, the operator of the equipment is competent and the recording is accurate and has not been altered;

(5) the statement is not made in response to questioning calculated to lead the child to make a particular statement or is clearly shown to be the child's statement and not made solely as a result of a leading or suggestive question;

(6) every voice on the recording is identified;

(7) the person conducting the interview of the child in the recording is present at the proceeding and is available to testify or be cross-examined by any party;

(8) each party to the proceeding is afforded an opportunity to view the recording before it is offered into evidence, and a copy of a written transcript is provided to the parties; and

(9) the child is available to testify.

(b) If a recording is admitted in evidence under this section, any party to the proceeding may call the child to testify and be cross-examined, either in the courtroom or as provided by K.S.A. 38-2359, and amendments thereto.
K.S.A. § 47-822 — KS Code / Chapter 47 / Article 8 / Section 47-822
47-822 - Fees for examinations, registrations, inspections, licenses and renewals.
Status: in_force

47-822. Fees for examinations, registrations, inspections, licenses and renewals. (a) The fee for an application for a license to practice veterinary medicine in this state, as required by K.S.A. 47-824, and amendments thereto, shall be not less than $50 nor more than $250.

(b) The fee for an application for an institutional license, issued pursuant to K.S.A. 47-856, and amendments thereto, shall be not less than $50 nor more than $250, and the annual fee for renewal of an institutional license shall be not less than $20 nor more than $100.

(c) The annual fee for renewal of license required under K.S.A. 47-829, and amendments thereto, shall be not less than $20 nor more than $100.

(d) The fee for each examination for licensure as required by K.S.A. 47-825, and amendments thereto, shall not be less than $50 nor more than $500.

(e) The fee for an application for registration of a registered veterinary technician as provided in K.S.A. 47-821, and amendments thereto, shall be not less than $20 nor more than $50.

(f) The annual fee for renewal of registration of a registered veterinary technician as provided in K.S.A. 47-821, and amendments thereto, shall be not less than $5 nor more than $25.

(g) The fee for an application for registration of a premises required under K.S.A. 47-840, and amendments thereto, shall be not less than $50 nor more than $150.

(h) The fee for renewal of registration of a premises required under K.S.A. 47-840, and amendments thereto, shall be not less than $10 nor more than $50.

(i) A late fee of no more than $50 may be assessed to a person requesting registration of a premises.

(j) The fee for inspection or reinspection of a premises required to be registered under K.S.A. 47-840, and amendments thereto, shall be not less than $50 nor more than $150.

(k) The fee for inspection and audit of the records and compliance with the standards of practice of any veterinarian shall be not less than $50 nor more than $150.

(l) The board shall determine annually the amount necessary to carry out and enforce the provisions of this act and shall fix by rules and regulations the fees established in this section within the limitations provided in this section.
K.S.A. § 66-2,121 — KS Code / Chapter 66 / Article 2 / Section 66-2,121
66-2,121 - Railroad-highway crossing signs; specifications.
Status: in_force

66-2,121. Railroad-highway crossing signs; specifications. Every railway corporation shall cause railroad-highway crossing signs in the form of a crossbuck to be erected, well supported by posts or otherwise, alone or in combination with other protective devices, and constantly maintained on the right-hand side of the traveled public road or street, on each approach to the crossing when the same is crossed by the railway on the same level. Said railroad-highway crossing signs shall be elevated so that they may be easily seen by travelers. Each side of a railroad-highway sign shall be a white reflectorized background, with the words "RAILROAD CROSSING" in black lettering. When crossbuck signs are a part of a flashing light signal assembly, such signs and assemblies shall conform to the manual and specifications adopted by the secretary of transportation pursuant to K.S.A. 8-2003. If any such crossing consists of two or more tracks, including sidings, the number of tracks shall be indicated on an auxiliary sign of inverted T-shape, mounted below the railroad-highway crossing sign. Said auxiliary sign shall be of white reflectorized background, with black lettering. This section shall not apply to streets in cities, unless the railway corporation shall be required to put up such railroad-highway crossing signs by the governing body of such city, or the officer thereof having charge of such streets.
K.S.A. § 79-32,268 — KS Code / Chapter 79 / Article 32 / Section 79-32,268
79-32,268 - Continuation of certain nonrefundable credits pursuant to the law at the time such credit was earned.
Status: in_force

79-32,268. Continuation of certain nonrefundable credits pursuant to the law at the time such credit was earned. Any nonrefundable credits applicable to the Kansas income tax imposed on individuals that are no longer available commencing in tax year 2013 pursuant to this act and earned in any tax year prior to 2013 which are unused may continue to be claimed, subject to the limitations applicable to any such credit pursuant to law at the time such credit was earned.
K.S.A. § 46-601 — KS Code / Chapter 46 / Article 6 / Section 46-601
46-601 - Mechanical, electrical or electronic voting, when; equipment requirements.
Status: in_force

46-601. Mechanical, electrical or electronic voting, when; equipment requirements. The vote of the members of the house of representatives of the Kansas legislature may be taken and recorded by mechanical, electrical, or electronic or any combination thereof means in all cases where the yeas and nays are required by the constitution of Kansas or ordered by members of the house. All such voting shall be taken and recorded by the use of modern equipment properly installed and operated.
K.S.A. § 12-17,145 — KS Code / Chapter 12 / Article 17 / Section 12-17,145
12-17,145 - Same; sales tax; director of taxation, duties.
Status: in_force

12-17,145. Same; sales tax; director of taxation, duties. (a) In addition to and notwithstanding any limitations on the aggregate amount of the retailers' sales tax contained in K.S.A. 12-187 through 12-197, and amendments thereto, any municipality may impose a transportation development district sales tax on the selling of tangible personal property at retail or rendering or furnishing services taxable pursuant to the provisions of the Kansas retailers' sales tax act, and amendments thereto, within a transportation development district for purposes of financing a project in such district in any increment of .10% or .25% not to exceed 1% and pledging the revenue received therefrom to pay the bonds issued for the project. Any transportation development district sales tax imposed pursuant to this section shall expire after sufficient transportation development sales tax has been received to pay the cost of the project or no later than the date the bonds issued to finance such project or refunding bonds issued therefore shall mature. Except as otherwise provided by the provisions of the act, and amendments thereto, the tax authorized by this section shall be administered, collected and subject to the provisions of K.S.A. 12-187 to 12-197, inclusive, and amendments thereto.

(b) Upon receipt of a certified copy of the resolution or ordinance authorizing the levy of the transportation development district sales tax pursuant to this section, the state director of taxation shall cause such tax to be collected in the district at the same time and in the same manner provided for the collection of the state retailers' sales tax. All of the taxes collected under the provisions of this act shall be remitted by the secretary of revenue to the state treasurer in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto. Upon receipt of each such remittance, the state treasurer shall deposit the entire amount in the state treasury to the credit of the transportation development district sales tax fund, which fund is hereby established in the state treasury. All moneys in the transportation development district sales tax fund shall be remitted at least quarterly by the state treasurer, on instruction from the secretary of revenue, to the treasurers of those municipalities which are qualified to receive disbursements from such fund the amount collected within such municipality. Any refund due on any transportation development district sales tax collected pursuant to this section shall be paid out of the transportation development district sales tax refund fund which is hereby established in the state treasury and reimbursed by the director of taxation from collections of the transportation development district sales tax authorized by this section. Transportation development district sales tax received by a municipality pursuant to this section shall be deposited in the transportation development district sales tax fund created pursuant to K.S.A. 12-17,148, and amendments thereto.
K.S.A. § 75-1120 — KS Code / Chapter 75 / Article 11 / Section 75-1120
75-1120 - Uniform system of fiscal procedure, accounting and reporting for municipalities.
Status: in_force

75-1120. Uniform system of fiscal procedure, accounting and reporting for municipalities. There is hereby authorized and there shall be a system of fiscal procedure, accounting and reporting for all municipalities of the state of Kansas required by K.S.A. 75-1122, and amendments thereto, to have their accounts examined and audited at least once each year, which system shall be uniform in its application to all officers of the same grade and kind and all accounts of the same kind of municipalities to which it is applicable, and shall be used by such municipalities and their officers and employees when directed by the director of accounts and reports. Any municipality may use or adopt such forms as it shall deem best suited for its particular needs so long as all necessary information is shown on such forms. No copyrighted form or forms, books or records shall be adopted. The system adopted must be obtainable upon the open market.
K.S.A. § 13-1260 — KS Code / Chapter 13 / Article 12 / Section 13-1260
13-1260 - Same; issuance of bonds; duties of city officers; election; expenses.
Status: in_force

13-1260. Same; issuance of bonds; duties of city officers; election; expenses. In municipalities of the class provided for herein, if the water and light plants thereof are under the control and management of a board of public utilities as provided by law, when three-fifths of the board shall deem it necessary and expedient that revenue bonds be issued for any of the purposes provided for herein, it shall be the duty of the governing body of such city within ten days after receiving written request from the board to take the necessary steps to determine the necessity for the issuance of such revenue bonds and the governing body of such city may issue and sell such bonds as it determines necessary, the proceeds thereof to be delivered to the treasurer of the board of public utilities.

Where it is necessary to hold an election to submit the question of the issuing of such revenue bonds to the qualified electors of the municipality, such elections shall be held in accordance with the provisions herein and the general obligation bond election laws of the state of Kansas where applicable, and the cost thereof, if held on dates other than the dates of the regular city election, or general election, shall be paid by the board.