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KS Stat § 31-403 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 31 - Fire Protection|Article 4 - Arson Reporting|31-403 Disclosure of information by insurance companies; disclosure of information by authorized agency; immunity from liability in civil actions.

31-403. Disclosure of information by insurance companies; disclosure of information by authorized agency; immunity from liability in civil actions. (a) Any authorized agency may, in writing, require an insurance company to release to the requesting agency any or all relevant information or evidence deemed important to the authorized agency which the company may have in its possession, relating to a fire loss. Relevant information may include, without limitation herein:(1) Pertinent insurance policy information relevant to a fire loss under investigation and any application for such a policy;(2) premium payment records;(3) history of previous claims made by the insured; and(4) material relating to the investigation of the loss, including statements of any person, proof of loss, and any other evidence relevant to the investigation.(b) (1) When an insurance company has reason to believe that a fire loss in which it has an interest may be of other than accidental cause, then, for the purpose of notification and for having such fire loss investigated, the company shall, in writing, notify an authorized agency and provide it with any or all material developed from the company's inquiry into the fire loss.(2) When an insurance company provides any one of the authorized agencies with notice of a fire loss, it shall be sufficient notice for the purpose of this act.(3) Nothing in subsection (b) of this section shall abrogate or impair the rights or powers created under subsection (a) of this section.(c) The authorized agency provided with information pursuant to subsections (a) or (b) of this section or K.S.A. 31-404 and in furtherance of its own purposes, may release or provide such information to any of the other authorized agencies.(d) Any insurance company providing information to an authorized agency or agencies pursuant to subsections (a) or (b) of this section shall have the right to request relevant information relating to such fire loss from an authorized agency and receive, within a reasonable time, not to exceed thirty (30) days, the information requested from an authorized agency.(e) Any insurance company, or person acting in its behalf, or an authorized agency which releases information, whether oral or written, pursuant to subsections (a) or (b) of this section shall be immune from any liability arising out of a civil action by reason of providing such information.History: L. 1979, ch. 132, § 3; July 1.
KS Stat § 31-404 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 31 - Fire Protection|Article 4 - Arson Reporting|31-404 Disclosure of information by an individual; immunity from liability in civil actions.

31-404. Disclosure of information by an individual; immunity from liability in civil actions. Any individual who provides information to an authorized agency, whether oral or written, concerning the damaging of any building or property by fire shall be immune from any liability arising out of a civil action by reason of providing such information.History: L. 1979, ch. 132, § 4; July 1.
KS Stat § 31-405 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 31 - Fire Protection|Article 4 - Arson Reporting|31-405 Confidentiality of information; personnel of authorized agency required to testify.

31-405. Confidentiality of information; personnel of authorized agency required to testify. (a) Except as otherwise provided in K.S.A. 31-403(c), any authorized agency or insurance company described in K.S.A. 31-402 or 31-403 which receives any information furnished pursuant to this act, shall hold the information in confidence until such time as its release is required pursuant to a criminal or civil proceeding.(b) Any authorized agency referred to in K.S.A. 31-402, or its personnel, may be required to testify in any litigation in which the insurance company at interest is named as a party.History: L. 1979, ch. 132, § 5; July 1.
KS Stat § 31-406 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 31 - Fire Protection|Article 4 - Arson Reporting|31-406 Violation of act; penalties.

31-406. Violation of act; penalties. It is unlawful and a violation of this act to fail to release information or evidence pursuant to K.S.A. 31-403(a) or to fail to give notice and to provide material developed from an inquiry into a fire loss as provided in K.S.A. 31-403(b). Any such violation shall constitute a class C misdemeanor.History: L. 1979, ch. 132, § 6; July 1.
KS Stat § 31-501 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 31 - Fire Protection|Article 5 - Kansas Fireworks Act|31-501 Short title; administration.

31-501. Short title; administration. (a) K.S.A. 31-501 through 31-506, and amendments thereto, shall be known and may be cited as the "Kansas fireworks act."(b) This act shall be administered by the state fire marshal.History: L. 2007, ch. 83, § 1; Jan. 1, 2008.
KS Stat § 31-503 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 31 - Fire Protection|Article 5 - Kansas Fireworks Act|31-503 Licensure to sell or use fireworks, requirements; permit to conduct fireworks display; fees.

31-503. Licensure to sell or use fireworks, requirements; permit to conduct fireworks display; fees. (a) Any person who intends to sell, offer for sale, possess with intent to sell, any consumer fireworks, display fireworks or articles pyrotechnic or discharge, use, display fireworks or articles pyrotechnic shall first obtain the appropriate license from the state fire marshal. This shall not include seasonal retailers.(b) The types of license shall be as follows:(1) Manufacturer;(2) hobbyist manufacturer;(3) distributor;(4) display fireworks operator; and(5) proximate pyrotechnic operator.(c) Before a license holder may operate, such license holder must satisfy the requirements of this act and regulations adopted by the state fire marshal.(d) The license holder shall be at least 21 years of age upon applying for a license.(e) Licenses shall not be transferable.(f) The state fire marshal shall not charge or collect fees for licensure. The licenses shall be valid for the following period of time:(1) A manufacturer license shall be valid for a period of one year. A holder of a manufacturer license is not required to have any additional licenses in order to manufacture and sell any fireworks defined by this act.(2) A hobbyist manufacturer license shall be valid for a period of four years.(3) A distributor license shall be valid for a period of one year.(4) A display fireworks operator license shall be valid for a period of four years.(5) A proximate pyrotechnics operator license shall be valid for a period of four years.(g) A permit to conduct a fireworks display shall be obtained by the sponsor or operator of a fireworks display from and approved by the city or county where the fireworks display is to be discharged.(h) No fee shall be charged for a license or permit under this section for any person who is an officer or employee of the state or any political or taxing subdivision of the state when that person is acting on behalf of the state or political or taxing subdivision.History: L. 2007, ch. 83, § 3; L. 2016, ch. 34, § 2; July 1.
KS Stat § 31-504 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 31 - Fire Protection|Article 5 - Kansas Fireworks Act|31-504 Display fireworks storage facility permit, fee.

31-504. Display fireworks storage facility permit, fee. (a) The owner of any display fireworks storage facility shall obtain a storage site permit from the state fire marshal for permanent or temporary storage. Storage permits are not required for day boxes used at a display site.(b) A storage site permit shall be valid for a period of four years. No fee for a storage site permit shall be charged.History: L. 2007, ch. 83, § 4; L. 2016, ch. 34, § 3; July 1.
KS Stat § 31-505 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 31 - Fire Protection|Article 5 - Kansas Fireworks Act|31-505 Disposition of fees.

31-505. Disposition of fees. All fees collected pursuant to this act shall be transmitted 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 explosives regulatory and training fund.History: L. 2007, ch. 83, § 5; L. 2013, ch. 108, § 8; Apr. 25.
KS Stat § 31-506 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 31 - Fire Protection|Article 5 - Kansas Fireworks Act|31-506 Rules and regulations.

31-506. Rules and regulations. The fire marshal shall have the authority to promulgate rules and regulations to implement and administer the provisions of this act. Any rules and regulations of the state fire marshal adopted pursuant to this act may incorporate by reference specific editions, or portions thereof, of nationally recognized fire prevention codes. All rules and regulations of the state fire marshal pertaining to fireworks regulated by this act in existence on the effective date of this act shall continue to be effective until revised, amended, revoked or nullified pursuant to law.History: L. 2007, ch. 83, § 6; Jan. 1, 2008.
KS Stat § 31-507 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 31 - Fire Protection|Article 5 - Kansas Fireworks Act|31-507 Bottle rocket; sale or use prohibited; exceptions.

31-507. Bottle rocket; sale or use prohibited; exceptions. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c):(1) It shall be unlawful to sell, offer to sell, or to possess with intent to sell or offer for sale a bottle rocket; and(2) it shall be unlawful to ignite, fire, set off or otherwise use a bottle rocket.(b) Any person violating the provisions of subsection (a) shall be guilty of an unclassified misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $100.(c) The provisions of this section shall not prohibit the possession, transportation or sale of bottle rockets within Kansas by a person that is currently registered with the state fire marshal pursuant to K.S.A. 31-508, and amendments thereto, to another currently registered person or to a non-registered person provided the non-registered purchaser submits a certification for resale outside the state of Kansas to the registered seller on a form prescribed by the state fire marshal. The registered seller shall send the certification to the office of the state fire marshal and maintain a copy of the certification for one year from the date of sale.(d) "Bottle rocket" means any pyrotechnic device which:(1) Is classified as a class C explosive by the United States department of transportation under 49 C.F.R. § 173.53 (1990);(2) is mounted on a stick or wire; and(3) projects into the air when ignited, with or without reports, and includes any device with the same configuration, with or without reports, which may be classified as a pipe or trough rocket. "Bottle rocket" does not include helicopter-type rockets.History: L. 2013, ch. 108, § 5; Apr. 25.
KS Stat § 31-508 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 31 - Fire Protection|Article 5 - Kansas Fireworks Act|31-508 Same; permit to possess or transport.

31-508. Same; permit to possess or transport. (a) Any person who manufactures bottle rockets or sells bottle rockets at wholesale and who desires to possess, sell or transport any bottle rockets in this state pursuant to K.S.A. 31-507, and amendments thereto, shall register annually with the state fire marshal. Such registration shall entitle the manufacturer or wholesaler to possess, sell and transport bottle rockets in this state for the purpose of selling to another registered wholesaler or to a non-registered person provided the purchaser submits a certificate for resale outside the state of Kansas to the registered seller in accordance with K.S.A. 31-507, and amendments thereto. Registration shall be effective for one year from the date of registration.(b) The provisions of this section shall not require registration by a purchaser when the sale occurs in Kansas and the purchaser will transport the bottle rockets out of the state of Kansas for resale and provides the registered seller with a certificate for sale outside the state in accordance with K.S.A. 31-507, and amendments thereto.(c) The state fire marshal shall adopt rules and regulations necessary to enforce the provisions of K.S.A. 31-507, and amendments thereto, and this section.History: L. 2013, ch. 108, § 6; Apr. 25.
KS Stat § 31-509 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 31 - Fire Protection|Article 5 - Kansas Fireworks Act|31-509 Violation of act; seizure of fireworks; administrative hearing.

31-509. Violation of act; seizure of fireworks; administrative hearing. (a) If fireworks are found to be stored, possessed or transported in violation of the Kansas fireworks act or any state fire marshal regulation, such fireworks may be seized by the state fire marshal or other state or local law enforcement agency. The seizing authority shall inventory all seized items and provide a copy of the inventory to the person from whom the fireworks were seized upon completion of the seizure. Reasonable costs for the storage and destruction of such fireworks shall be assessed against the party found to be in violation of the state fireworks act or regulations, except that if a hearing is requested pursuant to subsection (b), no person shall be assessed for storage costs incurred for more than 60 days after the completion of judicial review or the expiration of the time for seeking judicial review.(b) The owner of any fireworks seized under subsection (a) may make written demand upon the state fire marshal for a hearing pursuant to the Kansas administrative procedure act. Where, after hearing, the state fire marshal finds that there has been a violation of the provisions of the Kansas fireworks act or state fire marshal regulations, the state fire marshal may destroy or order the destruction of such fireworks or direct such other disposition of the fireworks as is deemed proper. Unless necessary to protect against a substantial threat to the public health, safety or welfare, the fireworks shall not be destroyed until the completion of judicial review or expiration of the time for seeking judicial review. If the state fire marshal finds there has been no violation, the fireworks shall be returned to their owner.(c) Where no claimant has appeared within 60 days of the seizure, demanded the return of the fireworks and proved, to the satisfaction of the state fire marshal, the claimant's title to and right of possession of such fireworks, the state fire marshal may, without process and without liability, destroy or order the destruction of the fireworks or direct such other disposition thereof as is deemed proper.(d) Any provision herein to the contrary notwithstanding, where the manufacture, condition, storage, packing or location of fireworks is such that their continued existence or transportation is an immediate danger to public safety, health or welfare, the state fire marshal or authorized representative thereof may apply to the court which has jurisdiction over such fireworks for an emergency ex parte order authorizing the state fire marshal or authorized representative to destroy or dispose of the fireworks without liability to the owner thereof.History: L. 2013, ch. 108, § 1; Apr. 25.
KS Stat § 31-510 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 31 - Fire Protection|Article 5 - Kansas Fireworks Act|31-510 Same; penalties.

31-510. Same; penalties. (a) In addition to any other penalty provided by law, the state fire marshal, upon finding that any person has violated the provisions of the Kansas fireworks act or any rules and regulations adopted thereunder, may impose a civil penalty as follows:(1) For failure to obtain a license as required by K.S.A. 31-503, and amendments thereto, the civil penalty shall not exceed $1,000 per violation and, in the case of a continuing violation, every day such violation continues shall be deemed a separate violation.(2) For all other violations, the civil penalty shall not exceed $1,000 per violation, and in the case of a continuing violation, every day such violation continues after the state fire marshal has provided the person with written notice of the violation shall be deemed a separate violation.(b) All moneys received from penalties imposed pursuant to this section shall be remitted 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 state general fund.History: L. 2013, ch. 108, § 2; Apr. 25.
KS Stat § 31-511 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 31 - Fire Protection|Article 5 - Kansas Fireworks Act|31-511 Administrative procedure; judicial review.

31-511. Administrative procedure; judicial review. Except as otherwise provided in K.S.A. 31-510, and amendments thereto, proceedings under the Kansas fireworks act shall be conducted in accordance with the Kansas administrative procedure act. Judicial review and civil enforcement of agency actions under the Kansas fireworks act shall be in accordance with the Kansas judicial review act.History: L. 2013, ch. 108, § 4; Apr. 25.
KS Stat § 31-512 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 31 - Fire Protection|Article 5 - Kansas Fireworks Act|31-512 Explosives regulatory and training fund.

31-512. Explosives regulatory and training fund. There is hereby established in the state treasury a separate, nonlapsing fund to be known as the explosives regulatory and training fund which shall be administered by the state fire marshal. Money deposited to the credit of the fund as provided in K.S.A. 31-505, and amendments thereto, in addition to any other money made available for such purposes, shall be made available to the state fire marshal to support fireworks and explosives regulatory and training programs.History: L. 2013, ch. 108, § 3; Apr. 25.
KS Stat § 31-513 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 31 - Fire Protection|Article 5 - Kansas Fireworks Act|31-513 Acts supplemental to Kansas fireworks act.

31-513. Acts supplemental to Kansas fireworks act. K.S.A. 31-507 through 31-512, and amendments thereto, shall be part of and supplemental to the Kansas fireworks act, K.S.A. 31-501 et seq., and amendments thereto.History: L. 2013, ch. 108, § 7; Apr. 25.
KS Stat § 31-601 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 31 - Fire Protection|Article 6 - Fire Safety Standards For Cigarettes|31-601 Fire safety standard and firefighter protection act; citation; severability.

31-601. Fire safety standard and firefighter protection act; citation; severability. (a) This act shall be known and may be cited as the fire safety standard and firefighter protection act.(b) If any provision of the fire safety standard and firefighter protection act is held to be unconstitutional, such holding shall not affect the validity of any remaining portion of the act.History: L. 2008, ch. 135, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 31-602 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 31 - Fire Protection|Article 6 - Fire Safety Standards For Cigarettes|31-602 Same; definitions.

31-602. Same; definitions. As used in this act:(a) "Agent" means any person authorized by the director to purchase and affix stamps on packages of cigarettes.(b) "Cigarette" means any roll for smoking, whether made wholly or in part of tobacco or any other substance, irrespective of size or shape, and irrespective of tobacco or substance being flavored, adulterated or mixed with any other ingredient, if the wrapper is in greater part made of any material except tobacco.(c) "Director," "retail dealer," "vending machine operator," "sale" and "wholesale dealer" shall have the meanings ascribed thereto in K.S.A. 79-3301, and amendments thereto.(d) "Manufacturer" means:(1) Any entity which manufactures or otherwise produces cigarettes or causes cigarettes to be manufactured or produced anywhere that such manufacturer intends to be sold in this state, including cigarettes intended to be sold in the United States through an importer;(2) the first purchaser anywhere that intends to resell in the United States cigarettes manufactured anywhere that the original manufacturer or maker does not intend to be sold in the United States; or(3) any entity that becomes a successor of an entity described in paragraph (1) or (2).(e) "Quality control and quality assurance program" means the laboratory procedures implemented to ensure that operator bias, systematic and non-systematic methodological errors and equipment-related problems do not affect the results of the testing. Such a program ensures that the testing repeatability remains within the required repeatability values required by K.S.A. 31-603, and amendments thereto, for all test trials used to certify cigarettes in accordance with this act.(f) "Repeatability" means the range of values within which the repeat results of cigarette test trials from a single laboratory will fall 95% of the time.(g) "Sell" means to sell, or to offer or agree to do the same.History: L. 2008, ch. 135, § 2; July 1.
KS Stat § 31-605 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 31 - Fire Protection|Article 6 - Fire Safety Standards For Cigarettes|31-605 Same; cigarette markings.

31-605. Same; cigarette markings. (a) Cigarettes that are certified by a manufacturer in accordance with K.S.A. 31-604, and amendments thereto, shall be marked with the letters "FSC," which signifies fire standards compliant, appearing in eight-point type or larger and permanently printed, stamped, engraved or embossed on the package at or near the UPC code. A manufacturer certifying cigarettes in accordance with K.S.A. 31-604, and amendments thereto, shall provide a copy of the certifications to any wholesale dealer and its agents to which the manufacturer sells cigarettes. Any wholesale dealer, agent, retail dealer or vending machine operator shall permit the state fire marshal, the director, the attorney general, and employees thereof, to inspect cigarette packaging marked in accordance with this section.(b) The provisions of this section shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2009.History: L. 2008, ch. 135, § 5; July 1.
KS Stat § 31-607 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 31 - Fire Protection|Article 6 - Fire Safety Standards For Cigarettes|31-607 Same; powers and duties of director of taxation.

31-607. Same; powers and duties of director of taxation. (a) The director, in the regular course of conducting inspections of wholesale dealers, agents, retail dealers or vending machine operators, as authorized under the Kansas cigarette and tobacco products act or other state statutes, rules, or regulations, may inspect such cigarettes to determine if the cigarettes are marked as required by K.S.A. 31-605, and amendments thereto. If the cigarettes are not marked as required, the director may seize such contraband with or without process or warrant and shall notify the state fire marshal.(b) The provisions of this section shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2009.History: L. 2008, ch. 135, § 7; July 1.
KS Stat § 31-608 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 31 - Fire Protection|Article 6 - Fire Safety Standards For Cigarettes|31-608 Same; enforcement of act; examination of records.

31-608. Same; enforcement of act; examination of records. (a) To enforce the provisions of this act, the attorney general, the director and the state fire marshal, their duly authorized representatives and other law enforcement personnel are hereby authorized to examine the books, papers, invoices and other records of any person in possession, control or occupancy of any premises where cigarettes are placed, stored or offered for sale, as well as the stock of cigarettes on the premises. Every person in the possession, control or occupancy of any premises where cigarettes are placed, stored or offered for sale, is hereby directed and required to give the attorney general, the director and the state fire marshal, their duly authorized representatives and other law enforcement personnel the means, facilities and opportunity for the examinations authorized by this section.(b) The provisions of this section shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2009.History: L. 2008, ch. 135, § 8; July 1.