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K.S.A. § 19-26,124 — KS Code / Chapter 19 / Article 26 / Section 19-26,124
19-26,124 - Board of county commissioners; adoption of policies and procedures by resolution.
Status: in_force

19-26,124. Board of county commissioners; adoption of policies and procedures by resolution. The board of county commissioners may adopt a resolution to establish any policies, procedures, designated body or other related matters for hearings that property owners or their agents may request pursuant to the Riley county unincorporated area nuisance abatement act.
K.S.A. § 75-1251 — KS Code / Chapter 75 / Article 12 / Section 75-1251
75-1251 - Definitions.
Status: in_force

75-1251. Definitions. As used in K.S.A. 75-1250 through 75-1267, and amendments thereto, unless the context otherwise requires, the following terms shall be defined as follows:

(a) "Firm" means any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, association, or other legal entity that is permitted by law to practice the profession of architecture, engineering or land surveying.

(b) "Negotiating committee" means a committee to negotiate as provided in this act, and consisting of the following members: (1) The head of the state agency for which the proposed project is planned or of the state agency that controls and supervises the operation and management of the institution for which the proposed project is planned, if such is the case, or a person designated by the head of the agency; (2) the head of the institution for which the proposed project is planned, or a person designated by the head of the institution. When the proposed project is not planned for an institution, the state agency head shall designate a second person in lieu of the head of an institution; and (3) the secretary of administration, or a person designated by the secretary, who shall act as chairperson of the committee.

(c) "Architectural services" means any of the following: (1) The practice of architecture, as defined in K.S.A. 74-7003, and amendments thereto;

(2) the practice of landscape architecture, as defined in K.S.A. 74-7003, and amendments thereto; and

(3) interior design services.

(d) "Project architect, engineer or land surveyor" means a firm employed under K.S.A. 75-1250 through 75-1267, and amendments thereto, for a particular project.

(e) "State building advisory commission" means the state building advisory commission created by K.S.A. 75-3780, and amendments thereto, or any duly authorized officer or employee of such commission.

(f) "State agency" includes any state institution.

(g) "Engineering services" means those services described as the "practice of engineering," as defined in K.S.A. 74-7003, and amendments thereto, as related to building construction defined in this section.

(h) "Land surveying" means those services described as "professional surveying," as defined in K.S.A. 74-7003, and amendments thereto, as related to building construction defined in this section.

(i) "Agency head" means the chief administrative officer of a state agency, as the term is defined in subsection (3) of K.S.A. 75-3701, and amendments thereto, but shall not include the chief administrative officer of any state institution.

(j) "Building construction" means furnishing and utilizing labor, equipment, materials or supplies used or consumed for the construction, alteration, renovation, repair or maintenance of a building or structure. Building construction does not include highways, roads, bridges, dams, turnpikes or related structures, including, but not limited to, rest areas and visitor centers or stand-alone parking lots.
K.S.A. § 24-810 — KS Code / Chapter 24 / Article 8 / Section 24-810
24-810 - Assessments of costs; surplus funds, use for repairs; additional assessments.
Status: in_force

24-810. Assessments of costs; surplus funds, use for repairs; additional assessments. As soon as such contracts are made, the county board shall determine the entire cost and expense of constructing such levee, including water gates and all other necessary things thereto, including all proceedings had under this act, taking into account the damages allowed to the landowners in the eminent domain proceedings; and the county clerk shall apportion the same to and between the several tracts of lands, railroads and highways to be directly benefited by such levee, in proportion to the sums to be determined by the board of county commissioners or by three disinterested householders appointed by said board, as the basis of benefit to each respectively, and shall place the same on the tax roll of the county opposite the description of such tracts and such railroad companies respectively, and the same shall be a lien thereon, and collected with and as other taxes are collected against such lands and railroads, and shall be subject to the same rebate, penalties, costs, interest and sales as taxes generally.

The amounts apportioned to highways shall be paid out of the road taxes collected by the county treasurer for the township or townships in which such levee is situated. If a surplus shall arise from the money so collected over and above the amounts necessary to pay all the costs and expenses of the proceedings, and pay for the building and construction of such levee, such surplus shall then be held and applied, from time to time, when necessary to keeping such levee in repair. The board may from time to time make such additional apportionment and levy of taxes on said tracts of land, railroads and highways as may be sufficient to make up any deficiency that may be caused by the assessment and collection herein provided for not being adequate to fully pay all the costs and expenses, and for the construction of such levee, and may annually raise such amount as will in its judgment keep such levee in repair, and may, in such manner as it may deem just and equitable, assess such amount for repairs, as well as all necessary expenses incurred from all other causes, against the several tracts of land, railroads and highways included in such levee district. The moneys collected under this act shall be paid out on the order of such board.
K.S.A. § 8-2,127 — KS Code / Chapter 8 / Article 2 / Section 8-2,127
8-2,127 - Uniform commercial driver's license act; vehicles exempt from act.
Status: in_force

8-2,127. Uniform commercial driver's license act; vehicles exempt from act. Vehicles that are exempt from this act include:

(a) Farm vehicles, defined as follows:

(1) Registered as a farm truck or truck tractor under K.S.A. 8-143, and amendments thereto;

(2) used to transport either agricultural products, farm machinery, farm supplies, or both, to or from a farm;

(3) not used in the operations of a common motor carrier; and

(4) used either in:

(A) Intrastate commerce; or

(B) interstate commerce within 150 air miles of any farm or farms owned or leased by the registered owner of such farm vehicle;

(b) vehicles operated by firefighters and other persons that are necessary to the preservation of life or property or the execution of emergency governmental functions, are equipped with audible and visual signals and are not subject to normal traffic regulation. These vehicles include fire trucks, hook and ladder trucks, foam or water transport trucks, police SWAT team vehicles, ambulances or other vehicles that are used in response to emergencies;

(c) military vehicles that are operated by military personnel in pursuit of military purposes and all noncivilian operators of equipment owned or operated by the United States department of defense. This applies to any active duty military personnel and members of the reserves and national guard on active duty, including personnel on full-time national guard duty, personnel on part-time training and national guard military technicians, civilians who are required to wear military uniforms and are subject to the uniform code of military justice or the Kansas code of military justice;

(d) motor vehicles that would otherwise be considered commercial motor vehicles, if such vehicles are used solely and exclusively for private noncommercial use and any operator of such vehicles;

(e) farm tractors operated by an implement dealer, or employee thereof, when moved or transported in accordance with K.S.A. 8-1918, and amendments thereto; and

(f) motor grader vehicles operated by an employee of a municipality, as defined in K.S.A. 75-6102, and amendments thereto, if such employee is operating the motor grader vehicle within the boundaries of such municipality.
K.S.A. § 47-1832 — KS Code / Chapter 47 / Article 18 / Section 47-1832
47-1832 - Animal health commissioner to establish rules and regulations on farm and exotic animals.
Status: in_force

47-1832. Animal health commissioner to establish rules and regulations on farm and exotic animals. The animal health commissioner is hereby authorized to establish rules and regulations on disease control programs for and on the sale and importation into Kansas of farm animals and exotic animals. As used in this section "farm animals" and "exotic animal" means the definitions given by rules and regulations in 9 C.F.R. § 1.1, pursuant to 7 U.S.C. § 2131 et seq.
K.S.A. § 59-1501 — KS Code / Chapter 59 / Article 15 / Section 59-1501
59-1501 - Duration of administration; reopening, when; costs.
Status: in_force

59-1501. Duration of administration; reopening, when; costs. Every executor and administrator shall have nine (9) months from the date of his or her appointment for the settlement of the estate. An administrator de bonis non shall have such time, not exceeding nine (9) months as the court may determine. For cause shown the period herein limited may be extended by the court, not exceeding nine (9) months at a time. The executor or administrator shall not be disqualified thereafter in any way, unless removed, but he or she shall not be relieved from any loss, liability, or penalty incurred by failure to settle the estate within the time limited.

That in case any executor or administrator shall fail or refuse for a period of thirty days after the expiration of said nine (9) months to make such settlement, he or she may be cited by the court for the purpose of making such settlement unless the time therefor has been extended by the court, and all costs connected with such citation and the hearing thereon shall be assessed against such executor or administrator, and not against the estate: Provided, In the event the return of said citation shows that the executor or administrator is not within the jurisdiction of said court, said estate may be closed by the order of the court without a publication notice when there has been no prosecution thereon for a period of five (5) years. Said estate may be reopened within one (1) year thereafter upon petition by a direct heir, executor or administrator who shall be charged with the costs thereof.
K.S.A. § 65-5807 — KS Code / Chapter 65 / Article 58 / Section 65-5807
65-5807 - Licensure of individuals registered, certified or licensed in another jurisdiction.
Status: in_force

65-5807. Licensure of individuals registered, certified or licensed in another jurisdiction. (a) The board may issue a license to an individual who is currently registered, certified or licensed to practice professional counseling in another jurisdiction if the board determines that:

(1) The standards for registration, certification or licensure to practice professional counseling in the other jurisdiction are substantially equivalent to the requirements of this state; or

(2) the applicant demonstrates on forms provided by the board compliance with the following standards as adopted by the board:

(A) Registration, certification or licensure to practice professional counseling with a similar scope of practice for at least 12 months immediately preceding the application;

(B) the absence of disciplinary actions of a serious nature brought by a registration, certification or licensing board or agency; and

(C) at least a master's degree in counseling or a related field from a regionally accredited university or college.

(b) Applicants for licensure as a clinical professional counselor shall additionally demonstrate competence to diagnose and treat mental disorders through meeting the requirements of either subsection (a)(1) or (a)(2) and at least two of the following areas acceptable to the board:

(1) Either graduate coursework as established by rules and regulations of the board or passing a national clinical examination approved by the board;

(2) three years of clinical practice with demonstrated experience in diagnosing or treating mental disorders; or

(3) attestation from a professional licensed to diagnose and treat mental disorders in independent practice or licensed to practice medicine and surgery stating that the applicant is competent to diagnose and treat mental disorders.

(c) An applicant for a license under this section shall pay an application fee established by the board under K.S.A. 65-5808, and amendments thereto, if required by the board. Upon notification from the board that all eligibility requirements have been satisfied, the applicant shall submit the license fee as provided by K.S.A. 65-5808, and amendments thereto.
K.S.A. § 70-103 — KS Code / Chapter 70 / Article 1 / Section 70-103
70-103 - Oath of salvor; sale of property, when; notice; disposition of proceeds.
Status: in_force

70-103. Oath of salvor; sale of property, when; notice; disposition of proceeds. Within two (2) days after the taking up and securing of any such wrecked property, the salvor shall make oath before a judge of a court of competent jurisdiction of the county in which such property is taken up or secured, that the property was lost or wrecked, and in a perishable condition, and that he or she was not directly or indirectly instrumental in causing the property to be so wrecked or lost, and also the quantity, quality and estimated value of such property, and the time and place of taking up, and that he or she has not disposed of or secreted any part of the same.

If such property be not claimed and proved by the owner within ten (10) days after the filing of such affidavit, such judge, on the application of such salvor, shall issue a warrant directed to the sheriff of such county directing the sheriff to sell the same at vendue, first giving ten (10) days' notice by three (3) advertisements, put up in public places within the county, of the time and place of sale; and if such property be not claimed and proved by the owner, and the salvage and costs paid, then such property shall be sold, and the proceeds shall be returned to such judge, who shall pay to the proper parties the salvage and the costs of proceedings, and the remainder, if any, shall be paid to the state treasurer as provided in K.S.A. 20-2801, and any amendments thereto, unless the owner shall make proof of his or her right to the same within three (3) months. If the name or initial of the owner of any log, tow, or other property, be plainly marked or branded thereon, then the salvor shall in addition to the foregoing proceedings also give notice to the owner, if known from such mark or brand.
K.S.A. § 10-429 — KS Code / Chapter 10 / Article 4 / Section 10-429
10-429 - Same; terms; installments; maturity dates.
Status: in_force

10-429. Same; terms; installments; maturity dates. Bonds issued under the provisions of this act shall bear interest at a rate not to exceed the maximum rate of interest prescribed by K.S.A. 10-1009, and shall mature within a period of thirty-one (31) years from and after the date of issuance of such bonds.
K.S.A. § 40-2113 — KS Code / Chapter 40 / Article 21 / Section 40-2113
40-2113 - Preparation of plan by commissioner, when; unreasonable or unfair activity or practice by insurer or rating organization; hearing; order.
Status: in_force

40-2113. Preparation of plan by commissioner, when; unreasonable or unfair activity or practice by insurer or rating organization; hearing; order. If no plan, meeting the standards set forth in K.S.A. 40-2111, and amendments thereto, is submitted to the commissioner within the period stated in any order disapproving an existing plan, the commissioner shall, if necessary to carry out the purpose of this section, and after hearing, prepare and promulgate a plan meeting such requirements. The commissioner may designate one or more rating organizations or other agencies to assist in the preparation, operation and promulgation of such a plan. If, after a hearing conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Kansas administrative procedure act, the commissioner finds that any activity or practice of any insurer or rating organization in connection with the operation of such plan or plans is unfair or unreasonable, or otherwise inconsistent with the provisions of this subsection, the commissioner may issue a written order specifying in what respects such activity or practice is unfair or unreasonable, or otherwise inconsistent with the provisions of this subsection, and requiring discontinuance of such activity or practice.
K.S.A. § 46-260 — KS Code / Chapter 46 / Article 2 / Section 46-260
46-260 - Investigations by commission; administration of oaths and subpoena of witnesses, documents and records.
Status: in_force

46-260. Investigations by commission; administration of oaths and subpoena of witnesses, documents and records. (a) The commission may investigate, or cause to be investigated, any matter required to be reported upon by any person under the provisions of the state governmental ethics law, or any matter to which the state governmental ethics law applies, irrespective of whether a complaint has been filed in relation thereto.

(b) (1) After a preliminary investigation of any matter reported to the commission pursuant to subsection (a), and upon specific written findings of fact and conclusions of law by the commission that there is a reasonable suspicion that a violation of the state governmental ethics law has occurred, the commission or any officer designated by the commission may administer oaths and affirmations, subpoena witnesses, compel their attendance, take evidence, and require the production of any books, papers, correspondence, memoranda, agreements, or other documents or records which the commission deems relevant or material to the investigation. The commission shall reimburse the reasonable costs of production of documents subject to subpoena. All subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum issued under this section shall be authorized by the affirmative vote of not less than 3/4 of the members of the commission. Any vote authorizing the issuance of a subpoena or subpoena duces tecum shall be taken at a meeting where the commissioners are in physical presence. Subpoenas duces tecum shall be limited to items reasonably relevant to such alleged violations. Upon the request of any person subpoenaed to appear and give testimony or to produce books, papers or documents, the commission shall provide a copy of the written findings of facts and conclusions of laws relating to the alleged violation committed by such person.

(2) In case of contumacy by, or refusal to obey a subpoena issued to any person, the district court of Shawnee county, upon application by the commission, or any officer designated by the commission, may issue to that person an order requiring the person to appear before the commission or any officer designated by the commission, there to produce documentary evidence if so ordered or to give evidence touching the matter under investigation or in question. Any failure to obey the order of the court may be punished by the court as a contempt of court.
K.S.A. § 19-613 — KS Code / Chapter 19 / Article 6 / Section 19-613
19-613 - Payment of claims allowed by board.
Status: in_force

19-613. Payment of claims allowed by board. The claims allowed by the board shall be paid in the order of their allowance, and the treasurer of the county shall publish a bulletin monthly, in his office, of the amount of cash on hand to redeem the orders according to their priority of date, and the orders shall be redeemed accordingly.
K.S.A. § 12-16,133 — KS Code / Chapter 12 / Article 16 / Section 12-16,133
12-16,133 - Definitions.
Status: in_force

12-16,133. Definitions. For the purposes of this act*, unless the context otherwise requires:

(a) "Employee" means an individual employed in this state by an employer.

(b) (1) "Employer" means any individual, sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company, corporation or any other entity that is legally doing business in this state.

(2) "Employer" shall not include a public employer.

(c) "Public employer" has the meaning specified in K.S.A. 75-4322, and amendments thereto.
K.S.A. § 72-3413 — KS Code / Chapter 72 / Article 34 / Section 72-3413
72-3413 - State institutions required to provide special education and related services; standards and criteria; contracts authorized; correctional institutions, certain exemptions.
Status: in_force

72-3413. State institutions required to provide special education and related services; standards and criteria; contracts authorized; correctional institutions, certain exemptions. (a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b), every state institution shall provide special education and related services for exceptional children housed and maintained in the state institution and such services shall meet standards and criteria set by the state board and shall be subject to approval by the state board. State institutions may contract with local school districts and other appropriate agencies or individuals for special education or related services. Prior to the time any state institution enters into a contract for special education or related services, the services to be provided shall be approved by the state board.

(b) In providing special education or related services to incarcerated children with disabilities, a correctional institution shall be exempt from the requirements of this act to the extent authorized by the federal law.
K.S.A. § 65-1706 — KS Code / Chapter 65 / Article 17 / Section 65-1706
65-1706 - Use of bodies by school for teaching embalming.
Status: in_force

65-1706. Use of bodies by school for teaching embalming. The state board of mortuary arts and schools for teaching embalming shall have extended to them the same privileges as to the use of bodies for dissecting, demonstrating or teaching as those granted in this state to medical colleges.
K.S.A. § 17-4906 — KS Code / Chapter 17 / Article 49 / Section 17-4906
17-4906 - Evidence of appointment or incumbency.
Status: in_force

17-4906. Evidence of appointment or incumbency. A corporation or transfer agent making a transfer pursuant to an assignment by a fiduciary who is not the registered owner shall obtain the following evidence of appointment or incumbency:

(a) In the case of a fiduciary appointed or qualified by a court, a certificate issued by or under the direction or supervision of that court or an officer thereof and dated within sixty days before the transfer; or

(b) In any other case, a copy of a document showing the appointment or a certificate issued by or on behalf of a person reasonably believed by the corporation or transfer agent to be responsible or, in the absence of such a document or certificate, other evidence reasonably deemed by the corporation or transfer agent to be appropriate.

Corporations and transfer agents may adopt standards with respect to evidence of appointment or encumbency under this subsection provided such standards are not manifestly unreasonable. Neither the corporation nor transfer agent is charged with notice of the contents of any document obtained pursuant to this paragraph (b) except to the extent that the contents relate directly to the appointment or incumbency.