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2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 9 - Licenses, Permits, Stamps And Other Issues › 32-960a Nongame and endangered species conservation act; recovery plans; local advisory committees, duties.

32-960a. Nongame and endangered species conservation act; recovery plans; local advisory committees, duties.
(a) The secretary of wildlife and parks shall adopt, in accordance with K.S.A. 32-805, and amendments thereto, rules and regulations establishing procedures for developing and implementing recovery plans for all species listed as in need of conservation, threatened or endangered. The secretary shall give priority to development of recovery plans for particular species based on a cumulative assessment of the scientific evidence available. Based on the priority ranking, the secretary shall develop and begin implementation of recovery plans for at least two listed species on or before January 1, 1999.
(b) Whenever a species is added to the list of threatened or endangered species, the secretary shall establish a volunteer local advisory committee composed of members broadly representative of the area affected by the addition of the species to the list. Members shall include representatives of specialists from academic institutions, agribusiness and other trade organizations, state environmental and conservation organizations and other interested organizations and individuals. In addition, the membership shall include, if appropriate, landowners and public officials representing state, local and tribal governments. To the maximum extent possible, committee membership shall evenly balance the interests of all potentially affected groups and institutions.
(c) The advisory committee shall:
(1) Work with the secretary to adapt the listing of the species and the recovery plan for the species to the social and economic conditions of the affected area; and
(2) disseminate information to the public about the scientific basis of the decision to list the species, the regulatory process and incentives available to landowners pursuant to this act.
(d) If a species in need of conservation receives a priority ranking to develop and begin implementation of a recovery plan, the secretary shall establish a volunteer local advisory committee in the same manner as provided by subsection (b) to work with the secretary to adapt the recovery plan and disseminate information to the public.
(e) In implementing a recovery plan for a species, the secretary shall consider any data, recommendations and information provided by the advisory committee.
(f) The secretary shall cause each developed and implemented recovery plan to be published and maintained on the official website of the department of wildlife and parks.
History:
L. 1997, ch. 113, § 3; L. 2016, ch. 99, § 1; L. 2023, ch. 7, § 57; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 9 - Licenses, Permits, Stamps And Other Issues › 32-960b Same; guidelines for enforcement and permit requirements.

32-960b.
Same; guidelines for enforcement and permit requirements.
The secretary shall adopt, in accordance with K.S.A. 32-805, and amendments thereto, rules and regulations establishing those guidelines prescribed in the operational directive of the secretary dated January 18, 1996, as the guidelines for law enforcement actions and permit requirements relating to the species listed as threatened or endangered pursuant to the Kansas nongame and endangered species conservation act and based on a determination of "intent" as it relates to lawful activities associated with normal farming and ranching practices. In addition, such rules and regulations incorporating the operational directive shall establish guidelines for enforcement activities related to development of residential and commercial property on privately owned property financed with private, nonpublic funds.
History:
L. 1997, ch. 113, § 4; May 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 9 - Licenses, Permits, Stamps And Other Issues › 32-963 Rules and regulations.

32-963.
Rules and regulations.
The secretary may adopt, in accordance with K.S.A. 32-805, and amendments thereto, such rules and regulations that the secretary deems necessary to implement and administer the provisions of the nongame and endangered species conservation act.
History:
L. 1975, ch. 221, § 7; L. 1988, ch. 366, § 7; L. 1989, ch. 118, § 94; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 9 - Licenses, Permits, Stamps And Other Issues › 32-965 Big game control; permits.

32-965.
Big game control; permits.
(a) As used in this section, terms have the meanings provided by K.S.A. 32-701, and amendments thereto.
(b) It shall be a goal of the department to manage big game populations in the state at levels consistent with existing habitat and landowner and community tolerance. For this purpose, the secretary is authorized to issue big game control permits, in addition to big game permits and game tags issued during regularly designated hunting seasons.
(c) For each big game control permit issued, the secretary may designate the period of time, the location and the number and type of big game that may be harvested. Use of any big game control permit shall require the permission of the landowner or tenant of the property where it is to be used.
(d) The secretary shall consult with representatives of farming and ranching organizations, county and city government associations and hunting organizations in the development, modification and implementation of a big game control permit program.
(e) The secretary, in accordance with K.S.A. 32-805, and amendments thereto, may adopt such rules and regulations as necessary to implement to the provisions of this section. Such rules and regulations shall not require an applicant for a big game control permit to attempt to alleviate a problem with big game using any means other than hunting during the regular firearms season for the appropriate species of big game animal.
History:
L. 1999, ch. 98, § 3; L. 2000, ch. 104, § 2; L. 2007, ch. 133, § 4; January 1, 2008.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 9 - Licenses, Permits, Stamps And Other Issues › 32-966 Deer management plan to reduce motor vehicle accidents.

32-966. Deer management plan to reduce motor vehicle accidents.
The secretary of wildlife and parks and the secretary of transportation shall cooperate in developing a management plan to address reduction of motor vehicle accidents involving deer in those areas of the state experiencing high numbers of such accidents. The management plan shall include methods to identify those areas and methods to inform and communicate with landowners and tenants in those areas regarding measures to reduce local deer populations.
History:
L. 2000, ch. 104, § 3; L. 2007, ch. 133, § 5; L. 2012, ch. 47, § 50; L. 2023, ch. 7, § 58; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 9 - Licenses, Permits, Stamps And Other Issues › 32-967 Deer management to reduce property damage.

32-967.
Deer management to reduce property damage.
The secretary shall identify local geographical areas in which deer populations are causing significant property damage. The secretary is hereby authorized and directed to take such actions as are necessary to reduce the deer populations in such areas for the purpose of reducing damage to private property.
History:
L. 2003, ch. 121, § 6; January 1, 2004.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 9 - Licenses, Permits, Stamps And Other Issues › 32-968 Landowner deer management program; report; pilot project.

32-968.
Landowner deer management program; report; pilot project.
(a) The department is hereby authorized and directed to develop a report containing recommendations for the establishment of a landowner deer management program. The report shall include recommended procedures, requirements and guidelines to provide qualified landowners an allotment of antlered and antlerless deer permits that may be transferred by the landowner to resident or nonresident deer hunters for use on such landowner's property and may include such other recommendations as the department finds appropriate. Such report shall be presented to the senate natural resources committee and the house tourism and parks committee on or before January 15, 2004.
(b) The department is hereby authorized to implement a pilot program not to exceed five project locations for the landowner deer management program. Landowners who participate in the landowner deer management program shall not be eligible to apply for and receive nonresident deer permits pursuant to subsection (o) of K.S.A. 32-937, and amendments thereto. Deer permits authorized for the program shall be restricted to the property described in the individual plan and the number of permits shall be established in an agreement with the landowner and the department using criteria developed by the department. Permits issued through the landowner deer management program shall not be part of the nonresident deer permit allocation allowed under subsection (m) of K.S.A. 32-937, and amendments thereto. The secretary shall adopt, in accordance with K.S.A. 32-805, and amendments thereto, rules and regulations providing for the implementation and evaluation of the pilot program and issuance of permits within the landowner deer management program. The provisions of this subsection shall expire January 1, 2008.
History:
L. 2003, ch. 121, § 4; L. 2004, ch. 76, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 9 - Licenses, Permits, Stamps And Other Issues › 32-971 Youth hunt of a lifetime and wounded warrior deer permits; issuance.

32-971. Youth hunt of a lifetime and wounded warrior deer permits; issuance.
(a) The department may authorize youth hunt of a lifetime and wounded warrior deer permits to take deer. Youth hunt of a lifetime permits shall be made available only to nonprofit organizations based or operating in Kansas that actively promote hunting for youth under the age of 21 who are handicapped or experiencing life threatening illnesses. Wounded warrior deer permits shall be made available only to disabled veterans who sustained injuries in combat and have a service-connected disability of not less than 30%.
(b) The issuance of youth hunt of a lifetime and wounded warrior deer permits shall be subject to the following limitations:
(1) A total of not more than 10 youth hunt of a lifetime permits and not more than 10 wounded warrior permits shall be available in each calendar year;
(2) youth hunt of a lifetime permits and wounded warrior permits shall not be included in nor reduce any limited quota permit allotments set by other rules and regulations of the secretary.
(c) The department shall conduct a random drawing from the pool of eligible qualified organizations to award youth hunt of a lifetime or eligible individuals to award wounded warrior permits, if demand exceeds the allocation of permits, as determined by the department.
(d) Organizations awarded youth hunt of a lifetime permits and individuals awarded wounded warrior permits shall pay to the department the price established by rules and regulations for the highest value for the type of permit awarded.
(e) Youth hunt of a lifetime and wounded warrior permits shall only be issued in the name of the final recipient. Once a youth hunt of a lifetime or wounded warrior permit is issued in the name of the final recipient, it shall not be transferred to any other individual.
(f) Youth hunt of a lifetime and wounded warrior permits shall be subject to the restrictions of the season, sex, equipment type or hunt units as issued on the permit by the department.
(g) Organizations awarded youth hunt of a lifetime permits shall provide the department with a final report on the use of the permit by the final recipient not later than 30 days following the close of the season for which the permit is valid.
(h) The secretary may adopt, in accordance with K.S.A. 32-805, and amendments thereto, such rules and regulations as necessary to implement the provisions of this section.
History:
L. 2007, ch. 143, § 3; L. 2013, ch. 17, § 1; April 11.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 9 - Licenses, Permits, Stamps And Other Issues › 32-974 Private water fishing impoundment; exemptions.

32-974.
Private water fishing impoundment; exemptions.
The owner or tenant having possession and control of a private water fishing impoundment and desiring to use it for the propagation or raising of fish for private use or to be sold or used commercially may do so without securing or holding any state license, permit or stamp and without being limited as to numbers, time or manner of taking fish from such impoundment.
History:
L. 1965, ch. 269, § 1; L. 1971, ch. 147, § 1; L. 1989, ch. 118, § 86; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 9 - Licenses, Permits, Stamps And Other Issues › 32-975 Same; waiver of exemptions.

32-975.
Same; waiver of exemptions.
The owner or tenant having possession and control of a private water fishing impoundment and desiring to secure fish stock from the state of Kansas may make application to the department for fish for stocking. If the impoundment is stocked by the department, the owner or tenant waives all of the exemptions provided by K.S.A. 32-906, 32-941 and 32-974 and thereafter, for a period of 10 years, the impoundment and fishing privileges therein shall be subject to the licensing requirements and all other laws of the state and rules and regulations of the secretary relative to fishing in the state.
History:
L. 1965, ch. 269, § 2; L. 1989, ch. 118, § 87; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 9 - Licenses, Permits, Stamps And Other Issues › 32-976 Private water fishing impoundments; stocking or restocking of fish prohibited, when.

32-976. Private water fishing impoundments; stocking or restocking of fish prohibited, when.
Except for research, scientific or demonstration purposes, the secretary of wildlife and parks shall not stock or restock fish in any private water impoundment constructed by humans and located wholly within lands owned or leased by the individual maintaining such impoundment unless the fish are secured from a private fish grower. These private waters do not include any impoundment constructed, owned, leased or operated by a federal, state or local governmental agency or by a person who has entered into an agreement with a federal, state or local governmental agency that such impoundment will be open to public access and use.
History:
L. 1990, ch. 139, § 3; L. 2012, ch. 47, § 51; L. 2023, ch. 7, § 59; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 9 - Licenses, Permits, Stamps And Other Issues › 32-981 Duplicates.

32-981.
Duplicates.
If a person holds a currently valid license, permit, stamp or other issue of the department and such issue is lost or destroyed, such person may secure a duplicate issue of the same kind as the original by making application to the secretary and paying the fee prescribed pursuant to K.S.A. 32-988. A duplicate shall be issued for the remainder of the term of the original issue if:
(a) The right of the applicant to such duplicate is established to the satisfaction of the secretary and such applicant complies with the rules and regulations adopted by the secretary in accordance with K.S.A. 32-805, and amendments thereto, and pertaining to such duplicate; or
(b) (1) the applicant takes an oath before the issuer of the license, permit, stamp or other issue that the applicant has been issued a currently valid license, permit, stamp or other issue and it has been lost or destroyed;
(2) the applicant forwards such oath to the secretary, together with the certificate of the issuer that the applicant was issued such license, permit, stamp or other issue and a statement containing its date and number and the name of the applicant; and
(3) the right of the applicant to such duplicate is established to the satisfaction of the secretary.
(c) A duplicate issued pursuant to this section shall entitle the rightful holder thereof to the same privilege and shall expire on the same date as the original license, permit, stamp or other issue.
History: L. 1927, ch. 221, § 18; L. 1931, ch. 191, § 3; L. 1933, ch. 187, § 3; L. 1937, ch. 239, § 1; L. 1951, ch. 280, § 1; L. 1957, ch. 249, § 1; L. 1959, ch. 191, § 1; L. 1971, ch. 141, § 1; L. 1978, ch. 152, § 3; L. 1982, ch. 175, § 7; L. 1987, ch. 139, § 1; L. 1989, ch. 118, § 98; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 9 - Licenses, Permits, Stamps And Other Issues › 32-982 Application; procedure.

32-982.
Application; procedure.
(a) Except as otherwise provided by law, any person may secure a license, permit, stamp or other issue of the department upon application to any county clerk in this state, to a person appointed pursuant to K.S.A. 32-985 or to the secretary or the secretary's designee and payment of the fee prescribed by law or pursuant to K.S.A. 32-988.
History:
L. 1927, ch. 221, § 16; L. 1931, ch. 191, § 2; L. 1933, ch. 187, § 2; L. 1935, ch. 181, § 1; L. 1943; ch. 170, § 1; L. 1947, ch. 258, § 1; L. 1953, ch. 215, § 1; L. 1960, ch. 48, § 1; L. 1969, ch. 210, § 1; L. 1972, ch. 158, § 4; L. 1973, ch. 178, § 1; L. 1978, ch. 152, § 2; L. 1981, ch. 174, § 1; L. 1982, ch. 175, § 6; L. 1985, ch. 130, § 2; L. 1985, ch. 131, § 2; L. 1985, ch. 134, § 2; L. 1986, ch. 148, § 1; L. 1988, ch. 130, § 1; L. 1989, ch. 118, § 99; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 9 - Licenses, Permits, Stamps And Other Issues › 32-983 Issuance by department; lost or stolen issues or fees.

32-983.
Issuance by department; lost or stolen issues or fees.
(a) The secretary or the secretary's designated employees shall be authorized, at the headquarters or field offices of the department, to issue any license, permit, stamp or other issue of the department. Subject to the requirements of law or rules and regulations of the secretary, such issue shall be issued to any person upon application and payment of the fee prescribed by law or pursuant to K.S.A. 32-988.
(b) Whenever any license, permit, stamp or other issue of the department, or any fee collected from the sale thereof, is lost, stolen or destroyed while in possession of a designated employee of the secretary and the secretary, upon investigation, finds that such issue or fee was lost, stolen or destroyed by a cause beyond the control of the designated employee, the secretary shall relieve the designated employee from payment for such issue or fee. Whenever the secretary finds, upon investigation, that any such issue or fee was lost, stolen or destroyed by a cause within the control of the designated employee, such employee may be liable for payment of all or a portion of the value of such issue or fee.
History:
L. 1978, ch. 152, § 15; L. 1982, ch. 175, § 10; L. 1989, ch. 118, § 100; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 9 - Licenses, Permits, Stamps And Other Issues › 32-984 Issuance by county clerk's office; disposition of fees.

32-984.
Issuance by county clerk's office; disposition of fees.
(a) The county clerk of each county or the clerk's designated employees may issue, at the county clerk's office, any license, permit, stamp or other issue of the department which the county clerk is authorized to issue pursuant to law or rules and regulations of the secretary. The county clerk shall issue such license, permit, stamp or other issue under seal.
(b) The county clerk shall pay daily to the county treasurer of the county all moneys collected by the clerk from fees for issues of the department. The county treasurer shall remit all such moneys paid to the county treasurer 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 and shall be credited as provided by K.S.A. 32-990, 32-991 and 32-993, and amendments thereto.
(c) The county clerk may collect and retain a service charge fee, as provided by K.S.A. 32-989, and amendments thereto, for each issue of the department issued or sold by the clerk.
History:
L. 1927, ch. 221, § 17; L. 1989, ch. 118, § 101; L. 1993, ch. 185, § 7; L. 2001, ch. 5, § 100; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 9 - Licenses, Permits, Stamps And Other Issues › 32-986 Same; refunds for unsold issues.

32-986.
Same; refunds for unsold issues.
(a) Any agent who is appointed by a county clerk pursuant to K.S.A. 32-985 and who purchases from the county clerk any licenses, permits, stamps or other issues of the department in quantities of five or more for the purpose of resale may secure a refund for any unused issues by returning them to the county clerk from whom purchased at least 10 days before their expiration. Such refunds shall be paid from the moneys in the possession of the county treasurer received from the sale of such issues.
(b) Any agent who is appointed by the secretary pursuant to K.S.A. 32-985 and who purchases from the secretary any licenses, permits, stamps or other issues of the department in quantities of five or more for the purpose of resale may secure a refund for any unused licenses, permits, stamps or other issues by returning them to the secretary at least 10 days before their expiration. Such refunds shall be paid from the moneys of the department received from the sale of such licenses, permits, stamps or other issues.
(c) The secretary may make refunds as specified by law and shall adopt, in accordance with K.S.A. 32-805, and amendments thereto, rules and regulations establishing refund procedures.
History:
L. 1955, ch. 231, § 1; L. 1973, ch. 178, § 2; L. 1989, ch. 118, § 103; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 9 - Licenses, Permits, Stamps And Other Issues › 32-987 Issues lost or stolen while in county clerk's possession.

32-987.
Issues lost or stolen while in county clerk's possession.
In the event of licenses, permits, stamps or other issues of the department which are lost, stolen or destroyed while in the possession of a county clerk or an agent appointed pursuant to K.S.A. 32-985, the secretary may make such investigation as necessary and, if the secretary finds that the licenses, permits, stamps or other issues were lost, stolen or destroyed by a cause beyond the control of the county clerk or agent, the secretary may make an adjustment of the amount due for any such licenses, permits, stamps or other issues and may entirely relieve the county clerk or agent for payment of the fees for such licenses, permits, stamps or other issues or may make such lesser adjustment as the secretary considers proper.
History:
L. 1963, ch. 244, § 2; L. 1989, ch. 118, § 104; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 9 - Licenses, Permits, Stamps And Other Issues › 32-989 Service charge.

32-989.
Service charge.
(a) In addition to the fees prescribed pursuant to law or rules and regulations of the secretary, the secretary shall, and the county clerk and any agent appointed pursuant to K.S.A. 32-985, and amendments thereto, may, charge and retain a service charge fee not to exceed $1.00 for each license, permit, stamp or other issue of the department issued or sold by such secretary, county clerk or agent, except:
(1) When such service charge fee is otherwise established by law, the amount charged shall be the amount otherwise established;
(2) for licenses, permits, stamps or other issues sold by an approved telephone agent or over the internet by an approved internet agent, for which the agent may charge and receive a service fee charge negotiated by the secretary and the agent, in addition to the actual cost remitted to the department of the licenses, permits, stamps or other issues sold during a telephone or internet transaction other than the service charge per issue and the negotiated service charge fee;
(3) in the case of a migratory waterfowl habitat stamp, the service charge fee shall not exceed $.50; and
(4) the secretary shall not charge service charge fees for issues of the department issued or sold to a person appointed by the secretary pursuant to K.S.A. 32-985, and amendments thereto, to sell such issues.
(b) Any moneys collected by the secretary for fees imposed pursuant to this section shall be disposed of as provided by K.S.A. 32-990, 32-991 and 32-993, and amendments thereto. Any such moneys collected by the county clerk shall be deposited in the county general fund.
History:
L. 1989, ch. 118, § 106; L. 2003, ch. 108, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 9 - Licenses, Permits, Stamps And Other Issues › 32-990 Wildlife fee fund.

32-990.
Wildlife fee fund.
(a) Unless otherwise directed by law, all moneys received from licenses, permits, stamps and other issues of the department, and duplicates thereof, to take, propagate, rehabilitate, collect, possess, sell, import, export, transport or deal in wildlife, or parts thereof, and all moneys from sources related thereto or allied recreational pursuits, 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 wildlife fee fund, which is hereby created.
(b) All costs and expenses incurred by the department for the following purposes shall be paid from the wildlife fee fund:
(1) Administering, implementing and enforcing the laws of this state relating to wildlife and its protection, propagation, preservation, management, investigation and recreational use; and
(2) acquiring title to lands and rights therein or thereon, waters or water rights, and keeping, improving and maintaining the same for the purposes described in subsection (b)(1).
(c) No moneys derived from sources described in subsections (a) or (d) shall be used for any purpose other than the administration of matters which relate to wildlife and which are under the control, authorities and duties of the secretary and department as provided by law.
(d) On or before the 10th of each month, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer from the state general fund to the wildlife fee fund interest earnings based on:
(1) The average daily balance of moneys in the wildlife fee fund for the preceding month; and
(2) the net earnings rate of the pooled money investment portfolio for the preceding month.
(e) All expenditures from the wildlife fee fund shall be made in accordance with appropriations acts upon warrants of the director of accounts and reports issued pursuant to vouchers approved by the secretary.
History:
L. 1927, ch. 221, § 11; L. 1938, ch. 67, § 2; L. 1989, ch. 118, § 107; L. 1992, ch. 17, § 1; L. 1996, ch. 253, § 2; May 23.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 9 - Licenses, Permits, Stamps And Other Issues › 32-991 Parks fee fund.

32-991.
Parks fee fund.
(a) Unless otherwise directed by law and except for revenues pledged to payment of revenue bonds issued in connection with specific projects, all moneys received from state park permit fees, tolls, rentals and charges derived from the use, lease or operation of state parks, or any portion thereof or facility therein, including receipts from the park and recreation motor vehicle permit and from fees for duplicate permits and other issues of the department, all moneys derived from the sale of bonds and all moneys from sources related thereto or allied recreational pursuits 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 parks fee fund, which is hereby created.
(b) All costs and expenses incurred by the department for the following purposes shall be paid from the parks fee fund:
(1) Administering, implementing and enforcing the laws of this state relating to state parks and state park facilities and their management and use; and
(2) acquiring title to lands and rights therein or thereon, waters or water rights, and keeping, improving and maintaining the same for the purposes described in subsection (b)(1).
(c) No moneys derived from sources described in subsection (a) shall be used for any purpose other than the administration of matters which relate to state parks and which are under the control, authorities and duties of the secretary and the department as provided by law.
(d) All expenditures from the parks fee fund shall be made in accordance with appropriations acts upon warrants of the director of accounts and reports issued pursuant to vouchers approved by the secretary.
History:
L. 1955, ch. 355, § 14; L. 1963, ch. 409, § 6; L. 1989, ch. 118, § 108; L. 2001, ch. 5, § 101; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 9 - Licenses, Permits, Stamps And Other Issues › 32-992 Fees from lifetime licenses; wildlife conservation fund.

32-992.
Fees from lifetime licenses; wildlife conservation fund.
(a) All license fees from the sale of lifetime hunting, fishing or furharvester or combination hunting and fishing licenses 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:
(1) To the wildlife fee fund, an amount equal to the amount obtained by multiplying the number of such lifetime licenses issued by the current fee for an annual fishing, hunting or furharvester or combination hunting and fishing license; and
(2) to the wildlife conservation fund, which is hereby created, the remaining balance.
(b) On or before the 10th of each month, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer from the state general fund to the wildlife conservation fund interest earnings based on:
(1) The average daily balance of moneys in the wildlife conservation fund for the preceding month; and
(2) the net earnings rate of the pooled money investment portfolio for the preceding month.
(c) All expenditures from the wildlife conservation fund shall be made in accordance with appropriations acts upon warrants of the director of accounts and reports issued pursuant to vouchers approved by the secretary.
History:
L. 1989, ch. 118, § 109; L. 1989, ch. 274, § 7; L. 1992, ch. 272, § 3; L. 1996, ch. 253, § 3; L. 1999, ch. 120, § 5; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 9 - Licenses, Permits, Stamps And Other Issues › 32-993 Migratory waterfowl propagation and protection fund.

32-993.
Migratory waterfowl propagation and protection fund.
(a) All moneys received pursuant to the issuance of the migratory waterfowl habitat stamp 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 migratory waterfowl propagation and protection fund, which is hereby created. All expenditures from such fund shall be in accordance with appropriations acts upon warrants of the director of accounts and reports issued pursuant to vouchers approved by the secretary.
(b) No expenditure shall be made from the migratory waterfowl propagation and protection fund except for projects approved by the secretary for the purpose of protecting and propagating migratory waterfowl, including the acquisition, by purchase or lease, of migratory waterfowl habitats in this state, and for the purpose of development, restoration, maintenance or preservation of waterfowl habitats.
History:
L. 1987, ch. 135, § 4; L. 1989, ch. 118, § 110; L. 2001, ch. 5, § 102; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 9 - Licenses, Permits, Stamps And Other Issues › 32-994 Wildlife and parks gifts and donations fund.

32-994.
Wildlife and parks gifts and donations fund.
(a) All moneys received as bequests, donations or gifts by the department shall be credited to the Kansas department of wildlife and parks private gifts and donations fund which is hereby created.
(b) On or before the 10th of each month, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer from the state general fund to the Kansas department of wildlife and parks private gifts and donations fund interest earnings based on:
(1) The average daily balance of moneys in the Kansas department of wildlife and parks private gifts and donations fund for the preceding month; and
(2) the net earnings rate of the pooled money investment portfolio for the preceding month.
History:
L. 1987, ch. 137, § 1; L. 1988, ch. 300, § 1; L. 1989, ch. 48, § 92; L. 1989, ch. 118, § 111; L. 1989, ch. 274, § 3; L. 1992, ch. 272, § 4; L. 1996, ch. 253, § 4; May 23.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 9 - Licenses, Permits, Stamps And Other Issues › 32-995 Feed the hungry fund; contributions to Kansas hunters feeding the hungry; reports to legislature.

32-995.
Feed the hungry fund; contributions to Kansas hunters feeding the hungry; reports to legislature.
(a) The feed the hungry fund is hereby established in the state treasury. The secretary, in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto, shall remit to the state treasurer all moneys received by the secretary from contributions pursuant to subsection (c) of K.S.A. 32-980, and amendments thereto. Upon receipt of the remittance, the state treasurer shall deposit the entire amount in the state treasury and credit it to the fund.
(b) Moneys in the feed the hungry fund shall be disbursed quarterly to Kansas hunters feeding the hungry, inc., to support its programs.
(c) On or before the 10th of each month, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer from the state general fund to the feed the hungry fund interest earnings based on:
(1) The average daily balance of moneys in the feed the hungry fund for the preceding month; and
(2) the net earnings rate for the pooled money investment portfolio for the preceding month.
(d) All expenditures from the feed the hungry 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 for the purposes set forth in this section.
(e) The secretary shall report annually, beginning on February 1, 2006, to the house committee on tourism and parks and the senate committee on natural resources on the state of contributions to the feed the hungry fund and the disbursements to Kansas hunters feeding the hungry, inc.
History:
L. 2004, ch. 76, § 3; L. 2008, ch. 50, § 3; April 10.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 9 - Licenses, Permits, Stamps And Other Issues › 32-996 Wildlife restoration fund; purpose; interest earnings; expenditures.

32-996. Wildlife restoration fund; purpose; interest earnings; expenditures.
(a) All federal moneys received pursuant to federal assistance, federal-aid funds and federal-aid grant reimbursements related to the wildlife conservation fund under the control, authorities and duties of the Kansas department of wildlife and parks, shall be remitted to the state treasurer in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto. Upon receipt of the remittance, the state treasurer shall deposit the entire amount in the state treasury and credit it to the wildlife restoration fund.
(b) No moneys derived from sources described in subsection (a) or (c) shall be used for any purpose other than the administration of matters that relate to purposes authorized in K.S.A. 32-992, and amendments thereto, and are under the control, authorities and duties of the secretary of wildlife and parks and the Kansas department of wildlife and parks as provided by law.
(c) On or before the 10th of each month, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer from the state general fund to the wildlife restoration fund interest earnings based on:
(1) The average daily balance of moneys in the wildlife restoration fund, for the preceding month; and
(2) the net earnings rate of the pooled money investment portfolio for the preceding month.
(d) All expenditures from the wildlife restoration fund, shall be made in accordance with the appropriation acts upon warrants of the director of accounts and reports issued pursuant to vouchers approved by the secretary of wildlife and parks.
History:
L. 2005, ch. 181, § 2; L. 2012, ch. 47, § 52; L. 2023, ch. 7, § 60; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 9 - Licenses, Permits, Stamps And Other Issues › 32-997 Sport fish restoration fund; purpose; interest earnings; expenditures.

32-997. Sport fish restoration fund; purpose; interest earnings; expenditures.
(a) All federal moneys received pursuant to federal assistance, federal-aid funds and federal-aid grant reimbursements related to the wildlife fee fund, under the control, authorities and duties of the Kansas department of wildlife and parks shall be remitted to the state treasurer in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto. Upon receipt of the remittance, the state treasurer shall deposit the entire amount in the state treasury and credit it to the sport fish restoration fund.
(b) No moneys derived from sources described in subsection (a) or (c) shall be used for any purpose other than the administration of matters that relate to purposes authorized under K.S.A. 32-990, and amendments thereto, and are under the control, authorities and duties of the secretary of wildlife and parks and the Kansas department of wildlife and parks as provided by law.
(c) On or before the 10th of each month, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer from the state general fund to the sport fish restoration fund interest earnings based on:
(1) The average daily balance of moneys in the sport fish restoration fund, for the preceding month; and
(2) the net earnings rate of the pooled money investment portfolio for the preceding month.
(d) All expenditures from the sport fish restoration 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 and parks.
History:
L. 2005, ch. 181, § 3; L. 2012, ch. 47, § 53; L. 2023, ch. 7, § 61; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 9 - Licenses, Permits, Stamps And Other Issues › 32-998 Wildlife and parks nonrestricted fund; purpose; interest earnings; expenditures.

32-998. Wildlife and parks nonrestricted fund; purpose; interest earnings; expenditures.
(a) All moneys received by the Kansas department of wildlife and parks from sources other than those identified and restricted in K.S.A. 32-990, 32-991, 32-992, 32-993, 32-994 and 32-1173, and amendments thereto, or identified and allocated to a restricted fund by any appropriation act, shall be remitted to the state treasurer in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto. The state treasurer shall deposit the entire amount of the remittance in the state treasury and credit it to the wildlife and parks nonrestricted fund, which is hereby created.
(b) All expenditures from the wildlife and parks nonrestricted fund may be for federal aid eligible expenditures at the discretion of the secretary.
(c) On or before the 10th day of each month, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer from the state general fund to the wildlife and parks nonrestricted fund interest earnings based on:
(1) The average daily balance of moneys in the wildlife and parks nonrestricted fund for the preceding month; and
(2) the net earnings rate of the pooled money investment portfolio for the preceding month.
(d) All expenditures from the wildlife and parks nonrestricted 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.
History:
L. 2008, ch. 2, § 1; L. 2012, ch. 47, § 54; L. 2023, ch. 7, § 62; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 9 - Licenses, Permits, Stamps And Other Issues › 32-999 Cabin fees; authorization and limitations.

32-999. Cabin fees; authorization and limitations.
(a) The secretary of wildlife and parks is authorized, with the approval of the Kansas wildlife and parks commission, to establish fees for the public use of cabins owned or operated by the department. At a public meeting, the secretary, with consideration by the commission, shall set an amount for each fee that encourages use of such cabins and that enables the department to maintain and operate such cabins.
(b) Such fees as described in subsection (a) shall not exceed:
(1) A maximum of $250 per night;
(2) a maximum of $1,500 per week; and
(3) a maximum of $5,000 per month.
(c) Fees for the use of cabins owned and operated by the Kansas department of wildlife and parks shall be exempt from the provisions of K.S.A. 77-415 through 77-437, and amendments thereto.
History:
L. 2011, ch. 65, § 1; L. 2012, ch. 47, § 55; L. 2023, ch. 7, § 63; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 9 - Licenses, Permits, Stamps And Other Issues › 32-9,101 Kansas kids lifetime combination hunting and fishing license; fees; annual report to certain legislative committees.

32-9,101. Kansas kids lifetime combination hunting and fishing license; fees; annual report to certain legislative committees.
(a) (1) The secretary of wildlife and parks shall issue and make available a Kansas kids lifetime combination hunting and fishing license to any child who is a resident, as defined in K.S.A. 32-701, and amendments thereto, and:
(A) Five years of age or younger, upon payment of a license fee that shall not exceed $300; or
(B) six or seven years of age, upon payment of a license fee that shall not exceed $500.
(2) Such license fee may be paid on behalf of such child.
(b) The secretary of wildlife and parks shall report annually to the house of representatives agriculture and natural resources budget committee and the senate committee on agriculture and natural resources, or the successor of such committees, on the number of such Kansas kids lifetime combination hunting and fishing licenses issued by the Kansas department of wildlife and parks.
(c) The provisions of this section shall expire on July 1, 2032.
History:
L. 2022, ch. 58, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 10 - Enforcement › 32-1003 Unlawful methods of taking wildlife; penalties.

32-1003.
Unlawful methods of taking wildlife; penalties.
(a) It is unlawful for any person, unless authorized by law or rules and regulations of the secretary, to:
(1) Take any game animal or furbearing animal from a motorboat, airplane, motor vehicle or other water, air or land vehicle unless such person holds a valid handicapped hunting and fishing permit issued to such person pursuant to K.S.A. 32-931, and amendments thereto;
(2) provide or receive information concerning the location of any game animal or furbearing animal by radio or other mechanical device for purposes of taking such bird or animal;
(3) use sodium fluoroacetate, commonly called formula 1080, except as permitted by rules and regulations of the secretary;
(4) use poison, poisonous gas, smoke or ferrets, or any smoke gun or other device for forcing smoke or any other asphyxiating or deadly gas or liquid into the holes, dens, runways or houses of wildlife, except as permitted by rules and regulations of the secretary;
(5) fish by placing in or upon any lake, pond, river, creek, stream or any other water, bordering on or within the state of Kansas, any deleterious substance or fishberries;
(6) place or explode any dynamite, giant powder, lime, nitroglycerine or any other explosive of any character or kind in any waters of the state of Kansas with the intent to take or stun fish;
(7) throw or cast the rays of a spotlight, headlight or other artificial light on any highway, roadway, field, grassland, woodland or forest for the purpose of spotting, locating or taking any wildlife while having in possession or control, either singly or as one of a group of persons, any rifle, pistol, shotgun, bow or other implement whereby wildlife could be taken, except that nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prohibit a person from carrying a weapon while using artificial light for conducting surveillance, actively caring for agricultural equipment or livestock or conducting activities described in subsection (c)(2) of K.S.A. 32-1002, and amendments thereto, when on land under the person's control, if the person owns such land, is in lawful possession of such land or is regularly employed for purposes of livestock or agricultural production or management on such land.
(b) Any person convicted of violating provisions of this section shall be subject to the penalties prescribed in K.S.A. 32-1031, and amendments thereto, except as provided in K.S.A. 32-1032, and amendments thereto, relating to big game and wild turkey.
History:
L. 1972, ch. 160, § 1; L. 1981, ch. 175, § 6; L. 1989, ch. 118, § 115; L. 1993, ch. 185, § 10; L. 1997, ch. 77, § 1; L. 2005, ch. 182, § 4; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 32 - Wildlife, Parks And Recreation › Article 10 - Enforcement › 32-1004 Unlawful possession of wildlife; refusal to allow inspection of property used in taking wildlife; penalties.

32-1004. Unlawful possession of wildlife; refusal to allow inspection of property used in taking wildlife; penalties.
(a) It is unlawful for any person to:
(1) Possess a carcass of a big game animal, taken within this state, unless a carcass tag, issued by the secretary, is attached to it in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the secretary;
(2) possess a carcass of a wild turkey, taken in this state, unless a carcass tag, if required and issued by the secretary, is attached to it, in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the secretary;
(3) possess a carcass of a big game animal or wild turkey, taken within the state, unless a check station tag, if required and issued by the secretary, is attached to it, in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the secretary;
(4) possess any wildlife unlawfully killed or otherwise unlawfully taken outside this state;
(5) cause to be shipped within, from or into this state any illegally taken or possessed wildlife;
(6) intentionally import into this state, or possess or release in this state, any species of wildlife prohibited pursuant to K.S.A. 32-956, and amendments thereto;
(7) refuse to allow any conservation officer or deputy conservation officer or any law enforcement officer to inspect and count any wildlife in such person's possession; or
(8) refuse to allow any conservation officer or deputy conservation officer or any law enforcement officer to inspect any devices or facilities of such person which are used in taking, possessing, transporting, storing or processing any wildlife subject to the wildlife and parks laws of this state or rules and regulations of the secretary.
(b) The provisions of subsection (a)(1), (a)(2) and (a)(3) do not apply to animals sold in surplus property disposal sales of department exhibit herds or animals legally taken outside this state.
(c) Any person convicted of violating provisions of this section shall be subject to the penalties prescribed in K.S.A. 32-1031, and amendments thereto, except as provided in K.S.A. 32-1032, and amendments thereto, relating to big game and wild turkey.
History:
L. 1989, ch. 118, § 116; L. 1993, ch. 185, § 11; L. 2004, ch. 99, § 9; L. 2005, ch. 182, § 7; L. 2008, ch. 17, § 2; L. 2012, ch. 47, § 57; L. 2023, ch. 7, § 66; July 1.