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KS Stat § 32-1072 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation|Article 10 - Enforcement|32-1072 Same; authority.

32-1072. Same; authority. The legislature declares that the authority for the state sovereignty over non-migratory wildlife act is the following:(a) The tenth amendment to the constitution of the United States guarantees to the states and their people all powers not granted to the federal government elsewhere in the constitution and reserves to the state and people of Kansas certain powers as they were understood at the time that Kansas was admitted to statehood in 1861. The guaranty of those powers is a matter of contract between the state and people of Kansas and the United States as of the time that the compact with the United States was agreed upon and adopted by Kansas in 1859 and the United States in 1861.(b) Article II, section 1 of the constitution of the state of Kansas authorizes the legislature of the state of Kansas to exercise the legislative power of the state, including the general police powers inherent in a sovereign state.History: L. 2014, ch. 103, § 2; May 22.
KS Stat § 32-1073 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation|Article 10 - Enforcement|32-1073 Same; definitions.

32-1073. Same; definitions. As used in the state sovereignty over non-migratory wildlife act:(a) "Borders of Kansas" means the boundaries of Kansas described in the act for admission of Kansas into the union, 12 stat. 126, ch. 20, § 1.(b) "Lesser prairie chicken" means the species tympanuchus pallidicinctus.(c) "Greater prairie chicken" means the species tympanuchus cupido.History: L. 2014, ch. 103, § 3; May 22.
KS Stat § 32-1074 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation|Article 10 - Enforcement|32-1074 Same; non-migratory nature of lesser and greater prairie chickens.

32-1074. Same; non-migratory nature of lesser and greater prairie chickens. (a) The lesser prairie chicken and the greater prairie chicken are non-migratory species that are native to the grasslands of Kansas.(b) The lesser prairie chicken and the greater prairie chicken do not inhabit or swim in any static bodies of water, navigable waterways or non-navigable waterways.(c) The existence and management of the lesser prairie chicken and the greater prairie chicken do not have a substantial effect on commerce among the states.(d) The Kansas department of wildlife, parks and tourism, and its predecessor agencies, have successfully managed lesser prairie chickens and greater prairie chickens in the state and have provided for the adequate preservation of the habitats of such species.History: L. 2014, ch. 103, § 4; May 22.
KS Stat § 32-1075 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation|Article 10 - Enforcement|32-1075 Same; regulation of prairie chickens and prairie chicken habitats in Kansas.

32-1075. Same; regulation of prairie chickens and prairie chicken habitats in Kansas. (a) The state of Kansas, acting through the Kansas legislature and through the Kansas department of wildlife, parks and tourism, possesses the sole regulatory authority to govern the management, habitats, hunting and possession of lesser prairie chickens and greater prairie chickens that exist within the state of Kansas.(b) The lesser prairie chickens and the greater prairie chickens that exist within the state and the habitats of such species, are not subject to the endangered species act of 1973, as in effect on the effective date of this act, or any federal regulation or executive action pertaining thereto, under the authority of congress to regulate interstate commerce.(c) Any federal regulation or executive action pertaining to the endangered species act of 1973, as in effect on the effective date of this act, that purports to regulate the following has no effect within the state:(1) The lesser prairie chicken;(2) the greater prairie chicken;(3) the habitats of such species;(4) farming practices that affect such species; or(5) other human activity that affects such species or the habitats of such species.History: L. 2014, ch. 103, § 5; May 22.
KS Stat § 32-1076 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation|Article 10 - Enforcement|32-1076 Same; enforcement of act.

32-1076. Same; enforcement of act. A county or district attorney, or the attorney general may seek injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin any official, agent or employee of the government of the United States or employee of a corporation providing services to the government of the United States from enforcing any federal regulation or executive action pertaining to the endangered species act of 1973, as in effect on the effective date of this act, that purports to regulate the following within the state:(a) The lesser prairie chicken;(b) the greater prairie chicken;(c) the habitats of such species;(d) farming practices that affect such species; or(e) other human activity that affects such species or the habitats of such species.History: L. 2014, ch. 103, § 6; May 22.
KS Stat § 32-1077 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation|Article 10 - Enforcement|32-1077 Same; construction of act.

32-1077. Same; construction of act. (a) This act shall not be construed to infringe on the authority of the United States department of agriculture to administer conservation programs that apply to:(1) The lesser prairie chicken;(2) the greater prairie chicken;(3) the habitats of such species;(4) farming practices that affect such species; or(5) other human activity that affects such species or habitats of such species.(b) This act shall not be construed to infringe on the authority of the United States environmental protection agency, or the state of Kansas under delegated authority, to administer the federal water pollution prevention and control act, as in effect on the effective date of this act, or the clean air act, as in effect on the effective date of this act, to the extent it may apply to:(1) The lesser prairie chicken;(2) the greater prairie chicken;(3) the habitats of such species;(4) farming practices that affect such species; or(5) other human activity that affects such species or habitats of such species.(c) This act shall not be construed to infringe on the authority of the Kansas department of wildlife, parks and tourism or any private citizen of this state to operate or participate in the range wide lesser prairie chicken management plan, the stakeholder conservation strategy for the lesser prairie chicken, or any other management or conservation plan pertaining to the lesser prairie chicken that may be developed with the assistance and participation of the United States fish and wildlife service and apply to:(1) The lesser prairie chicken;(2) the greater prairie chicken;(3) the habitats of such species;(4) farming practices that affect such species; or(5) other human activity that affects such species or habitats of such species.History: L. 2014, ch. 103, § 7; May 22.
KS Stat § 32-1078 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation|Article 10 - Enforcement|32-1078 Same; severability.

32-1078. Same; severability. If any provision of the state sovereignty over non-migratory wildlife act or the application to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid in any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions or application of such act. To this end, the provisions of such act are declared to be severable.History: L. 2014, ch. 103, § 8; May 22.
KS Stat § 32-1101 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation|Article 11 - Boating And Water Activities|32-1101 Policy.

32-1101. Policy. It is the policy of this state to promote safety for persons and property in and connected with the use, operation and equipment of vessels and to promote uniformity of laws relating thereto.History: L. 1959, ch. 321, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 32-1103 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation|Article 11 - Boating And Water Activities|32-1103 Applicable laws; rules and regulations.

32-1103. Applicable laws; rules and regulations. (a) The provisions of K.S.A. 32-1101 through 32-1104, 32-1110 through 32-1113, 32-1119, 32-1125 through 32-1128, 32-1130 through 32-1137, 32-1148 through 32-1155, 32-1166, 32-1172, 32-1173 and 32-1177 through 32-1180, and amendments thereto, and of other applicable laws of this state shall govern the operation, equipment, numbering and all other matters relating thereto whenever any vessel shall be operated on the waters of this state, or when any activity regulated by this act shall take place thereon, but nothing in this act shall be construed to prevent the adoption of any ordinance or regulation by any subdivision or municipality of this state relating to waters under the control or jurisdiction of such subdivision or municipality, and such ordinances or regulations shall be valid and enforceable so long as and to the extent that they are not contradictory to provisions of article 11 of chapter 32 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, and amendments thereto, or rules and regulations adopted thereunder. Such ordinances or regulations shall not be adopted by such subdivision or municipality until after public notice by the enacting body. Following such adoption the enacting body shall submit the same to the secretary, setting forth the reasons which make such regulations necessary or appropriate, and requesting the approval of such regulations by the secretary. If the secretary approves such regulations they shall become operative; otherwise, such regulations shall have no effect. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, the secretary shall not regulate fees to be charged by political subdivisions or municipalities as to waters under their control or jurisdiction.(b) The secretary is hereby authorized to adopt, in accordance with K.S.A. 32-805, and amendments thereto, rules and regulations with reference to the operation of vessels on any waters within the state.History: L. 1959, ch. 321, § 15; L. 1961, ch. 471, § 7; L. 1989, ch. 118, § 154; July 1.
KS Stat § 32-1104 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation|Article 11 - Boating And Water Activities|32-1104 Annual reports to county assessors.

32-1104. Annual reports to county assessors. Annually, on or before the first day of February, the secretary shall furnish to the county assessor of each county in this state a list of the names and addresses of the owners of motorboats in each county and the identification numbers issued therefor by the secretary which were in effect on January 1 of each year. It shall be the duty of the county assessors of each county to check such lists against the personal property tax returns of the owners of such motorboats for any discrepancies between such lists and such personal property tax returns.History: L. 1960, ch. 61, § 1; L. 1989, ch. 118, § 157; July 1.
KS Stat § 32-1110 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation|Article 11 - Boating And Water Activities|32-1110 Display of number on vessel.

32-1110. Display of number on vessel. Every undocumented, mechanically propelled vessel or sailing vessel using the waters of this state, as its state of principal use, shall be numbered, except those exempted by K.S.A. 32-1113, and amendments thereto. No person shall operate or give permission for the operation of any motorboat or vessel propelled by sail on such waters unless such vessel is numbered in accordance with this act, applicable federal law or a federally approved numbering system of another state, and unless (1) the certificate of number awarded to such vessel is in full force and effect and (2) the identifying number set forth in the certificate of number is displayed on each side of the bow of such vessel, unless otherwise provided by rules and regulations of the secretary.History: L. 1959, ch. 321, § 3; L. 1970, ch. 408, § 2; L. 1989, ch. 118, § 142; L. 2006, ch. 85, § 2; Jan. 1, 2007.
KS Stat § 32-1113 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation|Article 11 - Boating And Water Activities|32-1113 Exemptions.

32-1113. Exemptions. A vessel shall not be required to be numbered under this act if it is:(1) Already covered by a number in full force and effect which has been awarded to it pursuant to federal law or a federally approved numbering system of another state, if such boat has not been within this state for a period in excess of 60 consecutive days.(2) A vessel from a country other than the United States temporarily using the waters of this state.(3) A vessel whose owner is the United States, a state or a subdivision thereof.(4) A ship's lifeboat.(5) A vessel belonging to a class of boats which has been exempted from numbering by the secretary if it is determined that the numbering of vessels of such class will not materially aid in their identification; and, if an agency of the federal government has a numbering system applicable to the class of vessels to which the vessel in question belongs, after the secretary has further found that the vessel would also be exempt from numbering if it were subject to the federal law.(6) Vessel documented by the United States coast guard or federal agency successor thereto.History: L. 1959, ch. 321, § 7; L. 1970, ch. 408, § 6; L. 1989, ch. 118, § 146; L. 1993, ch. 185, § 16; July 1.
KS Stat § 32-1114 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation|Article 11 - Boating And Water Activities|32-1114 Dealer's licenses.

32-1114. Dealer's licenses. (a) No dealer of vessels shall be eligible to obtain dealer certificates of number pursuant to K.S.A. 32-1112, and amendments thereto, unless such dealer holds a dealer's license issued by the secretary. The application for a dealer's license shall be made to the secretary and shall contain such information as the secretary deems reasonable and pertinent for the enforcement of the provisions of this section. The application shall be accompanied by the fee required under K.S.A. 32-1172, and amendments thereto.(b) A dealer's license shall be granted or refused within 30 days after the application is received by the secretary. The license shall expire, unless previously suspended or revoked, on December 31 of the calendar year for which the license is granted. Any application for renewal received by the secretary after February 15 shall be considered as a new application.(c) The secretary may deny, suspend, revoke or refuse renewal of a person's dealer's license if the person has:(1) Made a material false statement in an application for a dealer's license;(2) filed a materially false or fraudulent tax return as certified by the director of taxation;(3) knowingly used or permitted the use of a dealer certificate of number contrary to law;(4) failed to notify the secretary within 10 days of any dealer certificate of number that has been lost, stolen, mutilated or destroyed; or(5) has failed or refused to surrender the dealer's license or dealer's certificates of number to the secretary or the secretary's agent upon demand.(d) The secretary may deny the application for the license within 30 days after receipt thereof by written notice to the applicant, stating the grounds for such denial. Upon request by the applicant whose license has been so denied, the applicant shall be granted an opportunity to be heard in accordance with the provisions of the Kansas administrative procedure act.(e) If a licensee is a firm or corporation, it shall be sufficient cause for the denial, suspension or revocation of a license that any officer, director or trustee of the firm or corporation, or any member in case of a partnership, has been guilty of any act or omission which would be good cause for refusing, suspending or revoking a license to such party as an individual. Each licensee shall be responsible for the acts of any of the licensee's salespersons, representatives or employees while acting as the licensee's agent.(f) Any licensee or other person aggrieved by a final order of the secretary pursuant to this section may appeal to the district court as provided by the Kansas judicial review act.History: L. 2004, ch. 79, § 2; L. 2010, ch. 17, § 50; July 1.
KS Stat § 32-1115 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation|Article 11 - Boating And Water Activities|32-1115 Identification numbers; unlawful acts.

32-1115. Identification numbers; unlawful acts. (a) No person shall:(1) Intentionally deface, destroy, remove or alter any hull identification number required for a vessel, without written authorization from the secretary.(2) Place or stamp any serial number upon a vessel other than a number assigned to the vessel by the secretary.(b) It shall be unlawful to sell, barter, exchange or possess any vessel if the original hull identification number has been destroyed, removed, altered or defaced.(c) This section does not prohibit:(1) The restoration of the original hull identification number by an owner of a vessel when the restoration of such number is authorized by the secretary.(2) Any manufacturer from placing numbers or marks in the ordinary course of business upon new vessels or parts of vessels.(d) Any law enforcement officer having knowledge of a vessel with a hull identification number that has been destroyed, removed, altered or defaced may seize and take possession of such vessel and may arrest the owner or custodian thereof and cause prosecution to be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction.(e) The secretary, upon request, shall assign a hull identification number to any handmade vessel.(f) Any person who knowingly violates any provision of subsection (a) or (b) shall be guilty of a class A nonperson misdemeanor.History: L. 2006, ch. 85, § 8; Jan. 1, 2007.
KS Stat § 32-1116 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation|Article 11 - Boating And Water Activities|32-1116 Assembled, reconstructed or restored vessels; circumstances where existing number unidentifiable.

32-1116. Assembled, reconstructed or restored vessels; circumstances where existing number unidentifiable. (a) When application for a certificate of number is made for a vessel which has been assembled, reconstructed, reconstituted or restored from one or more vessels, or the hull identification number as required by law is unidentifiable or uncertain, the owner of such vessel shall request the secretary inquire into the origin of the vessel. Such information shall be supplied by affidavit of the owner, if requested by the secretary. If, in the determination of the secretary, the vessel contains no stolen parts, the secretary shall assign an existing or new hull identification number to the vessel and direct the location and manner to affix the hull identification number. A charge of $10 shall be paid by the owner of a vessel requesting the inquiry.(b) Any vessel having a destroyed, removed, altered or defaced hull identification number, which was not constructed in accordance with subsection (a), and if the true identity of the vessel cannot be determined, shall be reassigned a new hull identification number by the secretary or destroyed.History: L. 2006, ch. 85, § 9; Jan. 1, 2007.
KS Stat § 32-1117 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation|Article 11 - Boating And Water Activities|32-1117 Handmade vessels; assignment of number and issuance of decals; display; fee.

32-1117. Handmade vessels; assignment of number and issuance of decals; display; fee. (a) Whenever the secretary assigns a hull identification number to a handmade vessel, the hull identification number shall consist of two letters designating the state followed by the letter "Z"; the next five characters shall be an identifying serial number and the last four characters shall indicate the month and year of the vessel certificate of ownership issuance.(b) The registered owner of a handmade vessel for which a hull identification number has been assigned shall carve, burn, stamp, emboss or otherwise permanently affix the assigned number to the outboard side of the starboard side of the transom or, if there is no transom, to the outermost starboard side at the end of the hull that bears the rudder or other steering mechanism and above the waterline of the vessel in such a way that alteration, removal, or replacement would be evident. The number must be at least 1/4 inch in height.(c) The secretary shall issue a decal which indicates the assigned hull identification number to be affixed to each vessel which has been assigned under this section. The decal shall be affixed no more than two inches below the location of the hull identification number placed pursuant to the provisions in subsection (b). Such decal, as well as a duplicate decal placed in an unexposed portion of the interior of the vessel, shall be affixed by the department.(d) It shall be unlawful to remove, alter or deface a decal or duplicate decal which has been issued for or affixed to a vessel pursuant to the provisions of subsection (c), or to affix or otherwise display such a decal or duplicate decal on any vessel other than the vessel for which the hull identification number was assigned, without first having obtained the written permission by the department.(e) A hull identification inspection fee of $10 shall be assessed to the owner of a vessel requesting a hull identification number pursuant to this section.History: L. 2006, ch. 85, § 10; Jan. 1, 2007.
KS Stat § 32-1120 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation|Article 11 - Boating And Water Activities|32-1120 Restrictions on motorboat exhaust noise; compliance; penalties.

32-1120. Restrictions on motorboat exhaust noise; compliance; penalties. (a) A motorboat shall not be operated on the waters of this state under any condition or in any manner whereby the motorboat exhaust noise emits a sound level in excess of 92 decibels on the "A" weighted scale, when subjected to a stationary sound level test as prescribed by SAE J2005.(b) The provisions of subsection (a) shall not apply to motorboats officially registered and competing in or while on trial runs 48 hours immediately preceding a regatta, race, marine parade, tournament or exhibition which has been authorized or permitted by the department.(c) Any officer authorized to enforce the provisions of this section who has reasonable suspicion to believe that a motorboat is not in compliance with the noise levels established in this section may direct the operator of such motorboat to submit the motorboat to an on-site test to measure noise levels, with the officer on board if such officer chooses, and the operator shall comply with such request. The owner of any motorboat which violates any provision of this section shall have sixty days from the date of the violation to bring the motorboat into compliance with the provisions of this section. Thereafter, it shall be the owner's responsibility to have the motorboat tested by the department. If the motorboat fails such test, the motorboat shall not be operated on the waters of this state until the department certifies that the motorboat is in compliance with the provisions of this section. Failure to comply with a request or direction of an officer made pursuant to this subsection is a class C misdemeanor. Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the officer's ability to enforce this section and to issue citations to the owner or operator of any motorboat during the sixty-day compliance period.History: L. 2006, ch. 85, § 7; L. 2008, ch. 88, § 1; Apr. 24.