31-402 Definitions.
31-402. Definitions. As used in this act, unless the context requires otherwise, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section. (a) “Authorized agencies” means: (1) The office of state fire marshal; (2) the office of the attorney general of Kansas; (3) the office of a district or county […]
31-403 Disclosure of information by insurance companies; disclosure of information by authorized agency; immunity from liability in civil actions.
31-403. Disclosure of information by insurance companies; disclosure of information by authorized agency; immunity from liability in civil actions. (a) Any authorized agency may, in writing, require an insurance company to release to the requesting agency any or all relevant information or evidence deemed important to the authorized agency which the company may have in […]
31-404 Disclosure of information by an individual; immunity from liability in civil actions.
31-404. Disclosure of information by an individual; immunity from liability in civil actions. Any individual who provides information to an authorized agency, whether oral or written, concerning the damaging of any building or property by fire shall be immune from any liability arising out of a civil action by reason of providing such information. History: […]
31-405 Confidentiality of information; personnel of authorized agency required to testify.
31-405. Confidentiality of information; personnel of authorized agency required to testify. (a) Except as otherwise provided in K.S.A. 31-403(c), any authorized agency or insurance company described in K.S.A. 31-402 or 31-403 which receives any information furnished pursuant to this act, shall hold the information in confidence until such time as its release is required pursuant […]
31-162 Same; installation of smoke detectors required; limitations on enforcement; certain evidence inadmissible; insurance payments not affected.
31-162. Same; installation of smoke detectors required; limitations on enforcement; certain evidence inadmissible; insurance payments not affected. (a) Every single-family residence shall have at least one smoke detector on every story of the dwelling unit. (b) Every structure which: (1) Contains more than one dwelling unit; or (2) contains at least one dwelling unit and […]
31-406 Violation of act; penalties.
31-406. Violation of act; penalties. It is unlawful and a violation of this act to fail to release information or evidence pursuant to K.S.A. 31-403(a) or to fail to give notice and to provide material developed from an inquiry into a fire loss as provided in K.S.A. 31-403(b). Any such violation shall constitute a class […]
31-163 Same; violations; penalties.
31-163. Same; violations; penalties. Failure to place or maintain a smoke detector as provided by the smoke detector act shall be a nonclass nonperson misdemeanor. Any fine imposed for a violation of this section shall not exceed $25. History: L. 1998, ch. 66, § 15; July 1.
31-501 Short title; administration.
31-501. Short title; administration. (a) K.S.A. 31-501 through 31-506, and amendments thereto, shall be known and may be cited as the “Kansas fireworks act.” (b) This act shall be administered by the state fire marshal. History: L. 2007, ch. 83, § 1; Jan. 1, 2008.
31-164 Same; act in addition to local law.
31-164. Same; act in addition to local law. This law shall be in addition to any county resolution or city ordinance relating to regulation of smoke detectors. History: L. 1998, ch. 66, § 16; July 1.
31-502 Definitions.
31-502. Definitions. As used in this act, unless the context otherwise requires: (a) “Licensed display fireworks operator” means a person licensed to operate an outdoor display of display fireworks. (b) “Licensed proximate pyrotechnic operator” means a person licensed to operate indoor or outdoor articles of pyrotechnic. (c) “Manufacturer” means any person engaged in the manufacture […]