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KS Stat § 74-6603 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 66 - Natural And Scientific Area Preserves; Advisory Board|74-6603 Definitions.

74-6603. Definitions. As used in this act, the following words and terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, unless the context shall indicate another or different meaning or intent:(a) "Natural and scientific area" means an area of land or water in public or private ownership which either retains to some degree its primeval character, though it need not be completely natural and undisturbed, or has natural flora, fauna, ecological, geological, historical or archeological features of scientific or educational interest.(b) "Natural and scientific preserve" means a natural or scientific area which is formally dedicated under the provisions of this act to be maintained as nearly as possible in its natural condition and to be used in a manner and under limitations consistent with its continued preservation, without impairment, disturbance, or artificial development except that deemed necessary for scientific research, education, or public interpretation of the area.(c) "Board" means the natural and scientific areas advisory board created by K.S.A. 74-6614.History: L. 1974, ch. 322, § 3; L. 1984, ch. 293, § 7; L. 1985, ch. 259, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-6604 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 66 - Natural And Scientific Area Preserves; Advisory Board|74-6604 State system established; composition.

74-6604. State system established; composition. A state system of natural and scientific preserves is hereby established. The system shall consist of natural and scientific areas formally dedicated under the provisions of this act.History: L. 1974, ch. 322, § 4; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-6607 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 66 - Natural And Scientific Area Preserves; Advisory Board|74-6607 Powers and duties of state biological survey.

74-6607. Powers and duties of state biological survey. The state biological survey is hereby authorized and empowered to:(a) Adopt rules and regulations in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 77-415 et seq. for the selection, acquisition, management, protection and use of natural and scientific areas and preserves; for the registration of natural and scientific areas and preserves; for the dedication of natural and scientific areas and preserves within the state system;(b) develop a natural and scientific areas preservation policy for the state;(c) develop a comprehensive long-range plan for the preservation, control and management of the natural and scientific areas of the state;(d) seek and approve the dedication of natural and scientific areas to be included in the state system;(e) maintain a registry of natural and scientific areas, an inventory of natural ecosystems; an inventory of habitats of rare and endangered species of plants and animals; significant geological and archeological sites; and other natural and scientific areas and preserves;(f) conduct research, investigations, and interpretive programs and publish and disseminate information and recommendations pertaining to natural and scientific preserves and other natural and scientific areas;(g) employ or contract for consultants and fix their compensations, who shall be in the unclassified service under the Kansas civil service act;(h) submit to the governor and the legislature annually its recommendations for new or amendatory legislation and funding for the preservation of the state's natural and scientific areas; and submit to the secretary of state in even numbered years a report of its activities for inclusion in the biennial report in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-3044 et seq.History: L. 1974, ch. 322, § 7; L. 1985, ch. 259, § 4; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-6608 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 66 - Natural And Scientific Area Preserves; Advisory Board|74-6608 Same; additional powers and duties; limitation.

74-6608. Same; additional powers and duties; limitation. The state biological survey shall administer the provisions of this act; cooperate and contract with any federal, state or local governmental agency, private organization or individual; appoint and employ officers, agents, and employees to carry out the provisions of this act; acquire by gift, devise, purchase, grant, dedication or other method the fee or any lesser right or interest in real property which shall be held and managed as provided in K.S.A. 74-6611, and amendments thereto; accept and disburse funds and grants made available to the state under the provisions of any federal act for the purposes herein set forth; and do all other acts and things necessary or convenient to carry out the provisions of this act. The biological survey shall not have the power to acquire by condemnation a fee or any lesser right or interest in real property.History: L. 1974, ch. 322, § 8; L. 1985, ch. 259, § 5; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-6609 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 66 - Natural And Scientific Area Preserves; Advisory Board|74-6609 Natural or scientific areas; inclusion in state system, procedure; dedication; articles of dedication, provisions.

74-6609. Natural or scientific areas; inclusion in state system, procedure; dedication; articles of dedication, provisions. A natural or scientific area which has been found by the board to be suitable for inclusion in the system shall become a natural and scientific preserve upon its dedication by the owner of the land or of an interest or a right therein, with the approval of the state biological survey. The dedication shall be evidenced by articles of dedication which shall be in such form as the state biological survey may approve. The articles of dedication may, consistent with the purposes of this act, define the respective rights and duties of the owner or custodian and the state biological survey; contain provisions relating to management, development use, public access, sale or transfer; provide or create reversionary rights; contain such other provisions as may be necessary or advisable; and vary in provisions from one natural and scientific preserve to another.History: L. 1974, ch. 322, § 9; L. 1984, ch. 293, § 8; L. 1985, ch. 259, § 6; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-6610 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 66 - Natural And Scientific Area Preserves; Advisory Board|74-6610 Retention of custody of dedicated area by owner; failure to maintain area; undertaking functions or assignment to successor; assignment of custody to public or charitable agency, when.

74-6610. Retention of custody of dedicated area by owner; failure to maintain area; undertaking functions or assignment to successor; assignment of custody to public or charitable agency, when. An owner of an area which is dedicated as a natural and scientific preserve may retain custody thereof, or designate a custodian, subject to the approval of, and the rules and regulations of, the state biological survey. If the owner declines, is unable, or fails to administer and manage the natural and scientific preserve in accordance with the articles of dedication and any amendments thereto, the state biological survey shall undertake or assign such custodial functions as it may deem necessary for the protection, maintenance and use of the natural and scientific preserve until the disability of the owner is removed or a successor custodian is designated.Whenever feasible, the state biological survey may vest custody of a natural and scientific preserve in the owner or a person or agency other than the state biological survey. The state biological survey may transfer or assign custody or other interest or right in a natural and scientific preserve, when held by it, to another public or charitable agency provided that such transfer shall be for and consistent with the purposes of this act and shall not affect the dedication of a natural and scientific preserve or the powers and duties of the state biological survey.History: L. 1974, ch. 322, § 10; L. 1985, ch. 259, § 7; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-6611 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 66 - Natural And Scientific Area Preserves; Advisory Board|74-6611 Natural and scientific preserves held in trust for benefit of state; rules and regulations; other public uses; when; notice and hearing.

74-6611. Natural and scientific preserves held in trust for benefit of state; rules and regulations; other public uses; when; notice and hearing. Natural and scientific preserves are hereby declared to be held in trust, for the uses and purposes expressed in this act which are not prohibited by their articles of dedication, for the benefit of the people of the state. They are hereby declared to be put to their highest, best and most important use for the public benefit. They shall be protected, managed, and used in a manner approved by, and subject to the rules and regulations of the state biological survey. They shall not be taken for any other use except another public use and except after a finding by the state biological survey of the existence of an imperative and unavoidable public necessity for such other public use, with the approval of the legislature, and any owner of a dedicated interest therein, and upon such terms and conditions as the state biological survey may determine, except as may otherwise be provided in the articles of dedication.Before the state biological survey shall make a finding of the existence of an imperative and unavoidable public necessity for such other public use or shall grant or dispose of a natural and scientific preserve or grant a license, easement or other interest or right therein or shall amend any articles of dedication as provided in K.S.A. 74-6609, and amendments thereto, it shall give notice of such proposed action and an opportunity for any person to be heard. Such notice shall be published at least once in a newspaper with a general circulation in the county or counties wherein the natural and scientific preserve is located, and mailed to all persons who have requested notice of such proposed actions. The notice shall set forth the substance of the proposed action and describe, with or without legal description, the natural and scientific preserve affected and shall specify a place and time not less than 60 days after such publication and mailing for a public hearing before the state biological survey on such proposed action. All persons so desiring shall have reasonable opportunity to be heard prior to action by the state biological survey on such proposal.History: L. 1974, ch. 322, § 11; L. 1985, ch. 259, § 8; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-6612 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 66 - Natural And Scientific Area Preserves; Advisory Board|74-6612 Public agencies and instrumentalities empowered to dedicate preserves.

74-6612. Public agencies and instrumentalities empowered to dedicate preserves. Public departments, commissions, boards, counties, municipalities, corporations, colleges, universities and all other agencies and instrumentalities of the state and its political subdivisions are empowered and urged to dedicate as natural and scientific preserves under the procedures of this act, suitable areas or portions of areas within their jurisdictions.History: L. 1974, ch. 322, § 12; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-6613 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 66 - Natural And Scientific Area Preserves; Advisory Board|74-6613 Construction and application of act.

74-6613. Construction and application of act. Nothing contained in this act shall be construed as interfering with the purposes stated in the establishment of or pertaining to any state or local park, preserve, wildlife refuge, forest, or other area or the proper management and development thereof, except that any agency administering an area dedicated as a natural and scientific preserve under the provisions of this act shall preserve it in accordance with the articles of dedication and the rules and regulations of the state biological survey.Neither the dedication of an area as a natural and scientific preserve nor any action taken by the state biological survey under any of the provisions of this act shall void or replace any protective status under law which an area would have were it not a natural and scientific preserve, the protective provisions of this act being supplemental thereto.History: L. 1974, ch. 322, § 13; L. 1985, ch. 259, § 9; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-6614 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 66 - Natural And Scientific Area Preserves; Advisory Board|74-6614 Advisory board.

74-6614. Advisory board. There is hereby created the natural and scientific areas advisory board. The advisory board shall be attached to the state biological survey and shall be within the survey as a part thereof. All budgeting, purchasing and related management functions of the advisory board shall be administered under the direction and supervision of the state biological survey. All vouchers for expenditures and all payrolls of the advisory board shall be approved by the state biological survey. The board shall consist of 11 members designated by the following: The state biologist; the secretary of wildlife, parks and tourism; the state forester; the state geologist; the director of the state historical society; the director of the state water office; the chairperson of the nongame wildlife advisory council; the secretary of health and environment; a member of the house of representatives appointed by the speaker of the house; a member of the senate appointed by the president of the senate; a representative of the governor.Whenever a vacancy on the board shall occur by death, resignation or otherwise of any member so appointed, the responsible appointor shall fill the same by appointment.History: L. 1985, ch. 259, § 2; L. 1989, ch. 118, § 184; L. 2012, ch. 47, § 106; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-6615 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 66 - Natural And Scientific Area Preserves; Advisory Board|74-6615 Same; meetings; officers, selection, terms and vacancies; duties; expenses.

74-6615. Same; meetings; officers, selection, terms and vacancies; duties; expenses. Within 30 days after the effective date of this act, the state biologist shall call the members to meet and the members shall select a chairperson for the board who shall serve for a two-year term. The chairperson of the board will appoint a secretary from among the members who shall serve a two-year term. Whenever a vacancy shall occur by death, resignation or otherwise of the chairperson of the board or the secretary of the board, the members shall select a successor to complete the term of chairperson or the chairperson shall fill the position of secretary by appointment and the appointee shall hold office during the term of the person whose place such person is to fill.The board shall meet at least annually. Meetings may be called at any time by the chairperson or upon written request of three members or of the state biological survey. The board shall consult with and advise the state biological survey on matters relating to the administration of the provisions of this act. The members of the board shall receive no compensation for services rendered to the board. Each member of the board representing a state agency shall be paid subsistence allowances, mileage and other expenses as provided in K.S.A. 75-3223 and amendments thereto, from the funds of the state agency so represented. Appointed members of the board not otherwise compensated shall be paid subsistence allowances, mileage and other expenses as provided in K.S.A. 75-3223, and amendments thereto, by the state biological survey.History: L. 1985, ch. 259, § 3; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-6701 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 67 - Commission On Disability Concerns|74-6701 Commission on disability concerns established within office of the governor; budgeting and management functions; expenditures.

74-6701. Commission on disability concerns established within  office of the governor; budgeting and management functions; expenditures. (a) There is hereby established within and as a part of the office of governor the commission on disability concerns.(b) All budgeting, purchasing and related management functions of the commission shall be administered under the direction of the office of the governor. All vouchers for expenditures and all payrolls of the commission shall be approved by the chairperson of the commission, or by a person or persons designated by the chairperson, and by the office of the governor.History: L. 1975, ch. 257, § 1; L. 1976, ch. 370, § 92; L. 1985, ch. 260, § 1; L. 1989, ch. 235, § 1; L. 2004, ch. 179, § 106; L. 2012, ch. 163, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-6702 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 67 - Commission On Disability Concerns|74-6702 Same; composition of commission; appointment of members.

74-6702. Same; composition of commission; appointment of members. Subject to the provisions of K.S.A. 74-6709, and amendments thereto, the commission shall be composed of 30 members, 15 of whom shall be appointed by the governor. Of the members appointed by the governor, preference shall be shown for Kansans representing each of the following:(a) Industry;(b) labor;(c) community-based independent living programs;(d) rehabilitation programs;(e) education programs;(f) disability or rehabilitation research programs; and(g) private, nonprofit organizations serving Kansans with disabilities. At least eight of the members appointed by the governor shall be Kansans with disabilities.History: L. 1975, ch. 257, § 2; L. 1976, ch. 370, § 93; L. 1985, ch. 260, § 2; L. 1989, ch. 235, § 2; L. 2004, ch. 179, § 107; L. 2012, ch. 163, § 2; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-6703 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 67 - Commission On Disability Concerns|74-6703 Commission on disability concerns; members ex officio.

74-6703. Commission on disability concerns; members ex officio. In addition to the members appointed by the governor under K.S.A. 74-6702, and amendments thereto, the following persons, or the designees of such persons, shall serve as members ex officio of the commission:(a) The secretary of health and environment;(b) the chairperson of the Kansas council on developmental disabilities;(c) the commissioner of community services and programs in the Kansas department for aging and disability services;(d) the commissioner of rehabilitation services of the Kansas department for children and families;(e) the secretary of commerce;(f) the director of special education of the state board of education;(g) the secretary of transportation;(h) the secretary for aging and disability services;(i) the secretary of labor;(j) the secretary of administration;(k) the secretary for children and families;(l) the president of the Kansas senate;(m) the minority leader of the Kansas senate;(n) the speaker of the Kansas house of representatives; and(o) the minority leader of the Kansas house of representatives.History: L. 1975, ch. 257, § 3; L. 1976, ch. 370, § 94; L. 1978, ch. 330, § 9; L. 1982, ch. 357, § 22; L. 1985, ch. 260, § 3; L. 1989, ch. 235, § 3; L. 1995, ch. 234, § 21; L. 2004, ch. 179, § 108; L. 2012, ch. 163, § 3; L. 2014, ch. 115, § 307; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-6704 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 67 - Commission On Disability Concerns|74-6704 Same; terms of appointive members; vacancies.

74-6704. Same; terms of appointive members; vacancies. Appointive members of the commission shall serve for a term of three years from and after their appointment. Vacancies on the commission shall be filled for the remainder of the term of the original appointment. Members whose terms expire may be reappointed.History: L. 1975, ch. 257, § 4; L. 1976, ch. 370, § 95; L. 1985, ch. 260, § 4; L. 1989, ch. 235, § 4; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-6705 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 67 - Commission On Disability Concerns|74-6705 Same; officers; expenses of appointive members.

74-6705. Same; officers; expenses of appointive members. The appointive members of the commission shall elect a chairperson and a vice-chairperson and such other officers as the commission deems necessary. Only appointive members shall be eligible to serve as officers of the commission. Appointive members of the commission attending meetings of the commission, or attending a subcommittee meeting thereof authorized by the commission, shall be paid amounts provided in subsection (e) of K.S.A. 75-3223 and amendments thereto.History: L. 1975, ch. 257, § 5; L. 1976, ch. 370, § 96; L. 1985, ch. 260, § 5; L. 1989, ch. 235, § 5; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-6706 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 67 - Commission On Disability Concerns|74-6706 Same; duties.

74-6706. Same; duties. The commission shall consult with and advise the governor on all commission activities and shall:(a) Carry on a continuing program to promote a higher quality of life for people with disabilities;(b) cooperate with all public and private agencies interested in independent living by people with disabilities;(c) cooperate with all agencies responsible for or interested in the rehabilitation and employment of people with disabilities;(d) encourage the organization of community-based programs and work closely with such programs in promoting independence of people with disabilities;(e) assist in developing societal acceptance of people with disabilities;(f) inform individuals with disabilities of specific facilities available for increasing their independence;(g) conduct such educational programs as members deem necessary; and(h) report annually to the governor and legislature on commission activities and submit any recommendations believed necessary in promoting the independence of people with disabilities.History: L. 1975, ch. 257, § 6; L. 1976, ch. 370, § 97; L. 1989, ch. 235, § 6; L. 2004, ch. 179, § 109; L. 2012, ch. 163, § 4; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-6707 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 67 - Commission On Disability Concerns|74-6707 Same; executive director; offices; personnel.

74-6707. Same; executive director; offices; personnel. The governor shall appoint an executive director of the commission and the commission shall designate the duties of the position. The office of the governor shall provide office space and such clerical and other personnel as may be necessary for the efficient performance of the duties prescribed by this act. All personnel serving the commission shall be in the classified service.History: L. 1975, ch. 257, § 7; L. 1976, ch. 370, § 98; L. 1985, ch. 260, § 6; L. 1989, ch. 235, § 7; L. 2004, ch. 179, § 110; L. 2012, ch. 163, § 5; July 1.