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KS Stat § 32-809 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation|Article 8 - Department Of Wildlife, Parks And Tourism|32-809 State agricultural production fund.

32-809. State agricultural production fund. (a) Unless otherwise provided by law, all moneys received from agricultural production on state-owned property under the control and jurisdiction of the secretary of wildlife, parks and tourism shall be remitted in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, to the state treasurer. The state treasurer shall deposit the entire amount in the state treasury and credit it to the state agricultural production fund, which is hereby created in the state treasury.(b) The Kansas department of wildlife, parks and tourism shall establish separate accounts of the state agricultural production fund for each state-owned property under the control and jurisdiction of the secretary of wildlife, parks and tourism. Such accounts shall be used for costs and expenses associated with management practices as determined for each property.(c) All expenditures from the state agricultural production fund shall be made in accordance with appropriation acts upon warrants of the director of accounts and reports issued pursuant to vouchers approved by the secretary of wildlife, parks and tourism.History: L. 1998, ch. 40, § 2; L. 2012, ch. 47, § 26; July 1.
KS Stat § 32-810 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation|Article 8 - Department Of Wildlife, Parks And Tourism|32-810 Department reorganization; redesignations; continuation of agency, powers, duties and functions; references to prior agency or office; rules and regulations; orders and directives.

32-810. Department reorganization; redesignations; continuation of agency, powers, duties and functions; references to prior agency or office; rules and regulations; orders and directives. (a) The Kansas department of wildlife and parks as established by K.S.A. 32-801 et seq. is hereby renamed the Kansas department of wildlife, parks and tourism and the secretary of wildlife and parks is hereby renamed the secretary of wildlife, parks and tourism.(b) Except as otherwise provided by K.S.A. 32-810 through 32-818, and amendments thereto, the Kansas department of wildlife, parks and tourism and the secretary of wildlife, parks and tourism shall be the successor in every way to the powers, duties and functions of the Kansas department of wildlife and parks and the secretary of wildlife and parks in which the same were vested prior to the effective date of K.S.A. 32-810 through 32-818, and amendments thereto. Every act performed in the exercise of such powers, duties and functions by or under the authority of the Kansas department of wildlife, parks and tourism or the secretary of wildlife, parks and tourism shall be deemed to have the same force and effect as if performed by the Kansas department of wildlife and parks or the secretary of wildlife and parks in which such powers, duties and functions were vested prior to the effective date of K.S.A  32-810 through 32-818, and amendments thereto.(c) Whenever the Kansas department of wildlife and parks, or words of like effect, are referred to or designated by a statute, contract or other document, and such reference or designation is in regard to any function, power or duty of the Kansas department of wildlife and parks, such reference or designation shall be deemed to apply to the Kansas department of wildlife, parks and tourism.(d) Whenever the secretary of wildlife and parks, or words of like effect, are referred to or designated by a statute, contract or other document, and such reference or designation is in regard to any function, power or duty of the secretary of wildlife and parks, such reference or designation shall be deemed to apply to the secretary of wildlife, parks and tourism.(e) All rules and regulations, orders and directives of the secretary of wildlife and parks that are in effect on the effective date of K.S.A. 32-810 through 32-818, and amendments thereto, shall continue to be effective and shall be deemed to be rules and regulations, orders and directives of the secretary of wildlife, parks and tourism until revised, amended, revoked or nullified pursuant to law.History: Executive Reorganization Order No. 36, § 1; L. 2011, ch. 132, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 32-811 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation|Article 8 - Department Of Wildlife, Parks And Tourism|32-811 Same; assistant secretaries.

32-811. Same; assistant secretaries. (a) The secretary of wildlife, parks and tourism shall appoint an assistant secretary for wildlife, fisheries and boating and an assistant secretary for parks and tourism. The assistant secretaries shall serve at the pleasure of the secretary of wildlife, parks and tourism. The assistant secretaries shall be in the unclassified service under the Kansas civil service act and shall receive an annual salary fixed by the secretary of wildlife, parks and tourism with the approval of the governor. The assistant secretaries shall have such powers, duties and functions as are assigned to them by the secretary or are prescribed by law. The assistant secretaries shall act for and exercise the powers of the secretary of wildlife, parks and tourism to the extent authority to do so is delegated by the secretary of wildlife, parks and tourism.(b) The position of assistant secretary for operations as established by K.S.A. 32-802 is hereby abolished.History: Executive Reorganization Order No. 36, § 2; L. 2011, ch. 132, § 2; July 1.
KS Stat § 32-812 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation|Article 8 - Department Of Wildlife, Parks And Tourism|32-812 Division of tourism; director; administration.

32-812. Division of tourism; director; administration. (a) There is hereby established, within the Kansas department of wildlife, parks and tourism, the division of tourism. The head of the division of tourism shall be the director of tourism, who shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the secretary of wildlife, parks and tourism. The director of tourism shall be in the unclassified service under the Kansas civil service act and shall receive an annual salary fixed by the secretary of wildlife, parks and tourism.(b) (1) The director of tourism shall appoint, in accordance with the provisions of the Kansas civil service act, such employees as may be needed, in the judgment of the director, to carry out the powers and duties of the division of tourism.(2) All officers and employees of the division of tourism shall act for and exercise the powers of the director of tourism to the extent that authority to do so is delegated by the director. Subject to the provisions of K.S.A. 32-810 through 32-818, and amendments thereto, the director of tourism may organize the division of tourism in the manner the director of tourism deems most efficient.History: Executive Reorganization Order No. 36, § 3; L. 2011, ch. 132, § 3; July 1.
KS Stat § 32-813 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation|Article 8 - Department Of Wildlife, Parks And Tourism|32-813 Same; abolition of division and director in department of commerce; transfer of powers, duties and functions.

32-813. Same; abolition of division and director in department of commerce; transfer of powers, duties and functions. (a) The division of travel and tourism development of the department of commerce and the office of the director of travel and tourism development of the department of commerce that were created by K.S.A. 74-5032, and amendments thereto, are hereby abolished.(b) Except as otherwise provided by K.S.A. 32-810 through 32-818, and amendments thereto, all powers, duties and functions of the division of travel and tourism development and the director of travel and tourism development under K.S.A. 74-5032 and 74-5032a, and amendments thereto, are hereby transferred to and imposed upon the division of tourism and the director of tourism of the Kansas department of wildlife, parks and tourism.History: Executive Reorganization Order No. 36, § 4; L. 2011, ch. 132, § 4; July 1.
KS Stat § 32-815 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation|Article 8 - Department Of Wildlife, Parks And Tourism|32-815 Same; transfers of appropriations; liability for compensation or salaries for transferred officers and employees.

32-815. Same; transfers of appropriations; liability for compensation or salaries for transferred officers and employees. (a) The balances of all funds or accounts thereof appropriated or reappropriated for the department of commerce relating to the powers, duties and functions transferred by K.S.A. 32-810 through 32-818, and amendments thereto, are hereby transferred within the state treasury to the Kansas department of wildlife, parks and tourism and shall be used only for the purpose for which the appropriation was originally made.(b) Liability for all accrued compensation or salaries of officers and employees who are transferred to the division of tourism of the Kansas department of wildlife, parks and tourism under K.S.A. 32-810 through 32-818, and amendments thereto, shall be assumed and paid by the Kansas department of wildlife, parks and tourism.History: Executive Reorganization Order No. 36, § 6; L. 2011, ch. 132, § 6; July 1.
KS Stat § 32-816 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation|Article 8 - Department Of Wildlife, Parks And Tourism|32-816 Resolution of conflicts concerning property, powers, duties or functions; succession to property, property rights and records.

32-816. Resolution of conflicts concerning property, powers, duties or functions; succession to property, property rights and records. (a) When any conflict arises as to the disposition of any property, power, duty or function or the unexpended balance of any appropriation as a result of any abolition or transfer made by or under the authority of K.S.A. 32-810 through 32-818, and amendments thereto, such conflict shall be resolved by the governor, whose decision shall be final.(b) The Kansas department of wildlife, parks and tourism shall succeed to all property, property rights and records which were used for or pertain to the performance of powers, duties and functions transferred to the division of tourism of the Kansas department of wildlife, parks and tourism. Any conflict as to the proper disposition of property, personnel or records arising under K.S.A. 32-810 through 32-818, and amendments thereto, shall be determined by the governor, whose decision shall be final.History: Executive Reorganization Order No. 36, § 7; L. 2011, ch. 132, § 7; July 1.
KS Stat § 32-817 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation|Article 8 - Department Of Wildlife, Parks And Tourism|32-817 Rights saved in legal actions and proceedings.

32-817. Rights saved in legal actions and proceedings. (a) No suit, action or other proceeding, judicial or administrative, lawfully commenced, or which could have been commenced, by or against any state agency or program mentioned in K.S.A. 32-810 through 32-818, and amendments thereto, or by or against any officer of the state in such officer's official duties, shall abate by reason of the governmental reorganization effected under the provisions of K.S.A. 32-810 through 32-818, and amendments thereto. The court may allow any such suit, action or other proceeding to be maintained by or against the successor of any such state agency or any officer affected.(b) No criminal action commenced or which could have been commenced by the state shall abate by the taking effect of K.S.A. 32-810 through 32-818, and amendments thereto.History: Executive Reorganization Order No. 36, § 8; L. 2011, ch. 132, § 8; July 1.
KS Stat § 32-818 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation|Article 8 - Department Of Wildlife, Parks And Tourism|32-818 Transfer of officers and employees; rights and benefits preserved.

32-818. Transfer of officers and employees; rights and benefits preserved. (a) All officers and employees of the department of commerce who, immediately prior to the effective date of K.S.A. 32-810 through 32-818, and amendments thereto, are engaged in the exercise and performance of the powers, duties and functions transferred by K.S.A. 32-810 through 32-818, and amendments thereto, as well as all officers and employees of the department of commerce who are determined by the secretary of wildlife, parks and tourism to be engaged in providing administrative, technical or other support services that are essential to the exercise and performance of the powers, duties and functions transferred by K.S.A. 32-810 through 32-818, and amendments thereto, are hereby transferred to the division of tourism of the Kansas department of wildlife, parks and tourism. All classified officers and employees so transferred shall retain their status as classified employees.(b) Officers and employees of the department of commerce transferred by K.S.A. 32-810 through 32-818, and amendments thereto, shall retain all retirement benefits and leave balances and rights which had accrued or vested prior to the date of transfer. The service of each such officer or employee so transferred shall be deemed to have been continuous. Any subsequent transfers, layoffs or abolition of classified service positions under the Kansas civil service act shall be made in accordance with the civil service laws and any rules and regulations adopted thereunder. Nothing in K.S.A. 32-810 through 32-818, and amendments thereto, shall affect the classified status of any transferred person employed by the department of commerce prior to the date of transfer.(c) Notwithstanding the effective date of K.S.A. 32-810 through 32-818, and amendments thereto, the provisions of K.S.A. 32-810 through 32-818, and amendments thereto, prescribing the transfer of officers and employees from the department of commerce to the division of tourism of the Kansas department of wildlife, parks and tourism established by K.S.A. 32-810 through 32-818, and amendments thereto, the date of transfer of each such officer or employee shall commence at the start of a payroll period.History: Executive Reorganization Order No. 36, § 9; L. 2011, ch. 132, § 9; July 1.
KS Stat § 32-824 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation|Article 8 - Department Of Wildlife, Parks And Tourism|32-824 Federal assistance for land and water conservation; department official agency.

32-824. Federal assistance for land and water conservation; department official agency. The state of Kansas hereby designates the department as the official state agency to apply for, accept, administer and disburse federal assistance and benefits under the provisions of the land and water conservation fund act of 1965 (78 Stat. 897, P.L. 88-578), as amended.History: L. 1965, ch. 453, § 1; L. 1989, ch. 118, § 11; July 1.
KS Stat § 32-825 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation|Article 8 - Department Of Wildlife, Parks And Tourism|32-825 Same; powers of department.

32-825. Same; powers of department. The department, as the administrative agency of the state for such federal assistance and benefits as may be available under the land and water conservation fund act of 1965, shall have the right and is authorized and empowered to:(a) Apply for such assistance and benefits as may be available to the state under such act, and the state treasurer is hereby authorized and empowered to receive and disburse such moneys upon proper voucher by the department;(b) develop, operate and maintain outdoor recreation areas and facilities of the state and acquire land, water and interest in land and water for such areas and facilities, the title of such land, water or interest to be in the state of Kansas;(c) enter into contracts and agreements with individuals, political subdivisions, governmental agencies and the United States or any appropriate agency thereof;(d) keep financial and other records relating thereto and furnish appropriate officials and agencies of the state and of the United States such reports and information as may be reasonably necessary to enable such officials and agencies to perform their duties under such act;(e) coordinate its activities with and represent the interests of all individuals, agencies and political subdivisions of the state, subject to the provisions of K.S.A. 32-824, 32-825 and 32-826, in the planning, development and maintenance of outdoor recreation resources and facilities within the state; and(f) do and perform such other acts as may be necessary to comply with federal requirements in securing for the state the assistance and benefits provided by the land and water conservation fund act of 1965.History: L. 1965, ch. 453, § 3; L. 1988, ch. 301, § 17; L. 1989, ch. 118, § 12; July 1.
KS Stat § 32-826 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation|Article 8 - Department Of Wildlife, Parks And Tourism|32-826 Same; restrictions.

32-826. Same; restrictions. The department shall make no commitment nor enter into any agreement pursuant to the exercise of authority under K.S.A. 32-824 and 32-825 until it has determined that sufficient funds are available to it for meeting the state's share, if any, of project costs. The department may enter into and administer agreements with the United States or any appropriate agency thereof for planning, acquisition and development projects involving participating federal-aid funds on behalf of any subdivision or subdivisions of this state, except that such subdivision or subdivisions shall be required to give necessary assurance to the department that they have available sufficient funds to meet their share, if any, of the cost of the project and that the acquired or developed areas will be operated and maintained at the expense of such subdivision or subdivisions for public outdoor recreation use.History: L. 1965, ch. 451, § 4; L. 1988, ch. 301, § 18; L. 1989, ch. 118, § 13; July 1.
KS Stat § 32-827 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation|Article 8 - Department Of Wildlife, Parks And Tourism|32-827 Federal assistance for development of natural resources; department official agency.

32-827. Federal assistance for development of natural resources; department official agency. The department is hereby designated as the agency of the state of Kansas for the purpose of making application for and procuring aid from the federal government in all matters pertaining to the development of natural resources insofar as it pertains to the control and utilization of waters, prevention of soil erosion and flood control and is authorized and empowered to act for and represent the state of Kansas in making application for and securing such labor, aid and projects as may be offered, designated, required or made available by the federal government.The department shall have charge of all funds which may be procured for the purposes specified by this section and shall have charge of all projects constructed with such funds, except that this section shall not prohibit any political subdivision of the state now qualified to obtain loans or grants from the federal government from making applications for and receiving such loans or grants.History: L. 1933, ch. 108, § 1 (Special Session); L. 1935, ch. 268, § 1; L. 1989, ch. 118, § 14; July 1.
KS Stat § 32-828 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation|Article 8 - Department Of Wildlife, Parks And Tourism|32-828 Assent to wildlife restoration act; use of fees.

32-828. Assent to wildlife restoration act; use of fees. (a) The state of Kansas hereby assents to the provisions of the wildlife restoration act (16 U.S.C. § 669 et seq.), as amended. The secretary is hereby authorized and directed to perform such acts as necessary to the conduct and establishment of cooperative wildlife restoration projects, as defined in such act, in compliance with such act and with rules and regulations promulgated by the secretary of the interior thereunder. The state treasurer is hereby authorized to receive and disburse all money apportioned to the state in accordance with the provisions of such act.(b) No moneys accruing to the state of Kansas from fees paid for hunting or furharvester licenses, permits or stamps shall be used for any purpose other than the administration of the department and the protection, propagation, preservation, management and investigation of wildlife.History: L. 1938, ch. 67, § 1; L. 1989, ch. 118, § 15; July 1.
KS Stat § 32-829 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation|Article 8 - Department Of Wildlife, Parks And Tourism|32-829 Assent to fish restoration and management projects act; use of fees.

32-829. Assent to fish restoration and management projects act; use of fees. (a) The state of Kansas hereby assents to the provisions of the fish restoration and management projects act (16 U.S.C. § 777 et seq.), as amended. The secretary is hereby authorized and directed to perform such acts as necessary to the conduct and establishment of cooperative fish restoration projects, as defined in such act, in compliance with such act and rules and regulations promulgated by the secretary of the interior thereunder. The state treasurer is hereby authorized to receive and disburse all moneys apportioned to the state in accordance with the provisions of such act.(b) No moneys accruing to the state of Kansas from fees paid for fishing licenses, permits or stamps shall be used for any purpose other than the administration of the department and the protection, propagation, preservation, management and investigation of wildlife.History: L. 1951, ch. 284, § 1; L. 1989, ch. 118, § 16; July 1.
KS Stat § 32-830 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation|Article 8 - Department Of Wildlife, Parks And Tourism|32-830 Local governments; conveyances to department.

32-830. Local governments; conveyances to department. Notwithstanding any contrary provision of law, all state agencies and all counties, cities, townships and other political subdivisions are hereby authorized to lease, lend, grant or convey to the department at the request of the secretary any lands or facilities which may be necessary or convenient to the effectuation of the purposes of the department. Such lease, loan, grant or conveyance shall be upon such terms and conditions as the proper authorities of such agencies, counties, cities, townships and political subdivisions deem reasonable and fair and no advertisement, order of court or other action or formality shall be necessary, other than the regular and formal action of the authorities concerned.History: L. 1955, ch. 355, § 12; L. 1969, ch. 374, § 6; L. 1989, ch. 118, § 17; July 1.