32-1301. Definitions. As used in this act: (a) “Person” means any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, association, municipality or other business entity. (b) “Wildlife sanctuary” means a not-for-profit organization exempt from federal income taxation pursuant to section 501 (c)(3) of the internal revenue code of 1986, as in effect on July 1, 2006, that: (1) Operates […]
32-1302. Unlawful acts; compliance with USDA regulations; USDA license. (a) Except as provided in this section, it is unlawful for a person to possess, slaughter, sell, purchase or otherwise acquire a dangerous regulated animal. (b) On and after October 1, 2006, a person who possesses a dangerous regulated animal shall be in compliance with regulations […]
32-1303. Registration with local animal control authority; notification; microchip implant; inspection. (a) On and after September 1, 2006, a person who possesses a dangerous regulated animal shall notify, in writing, and register the dangerous regulated animal with the local animal control authority. (b) The notification shall include the person’s name, address, telephone number and a […]
32-1304. Fees; liability coverage or bond. (a) The local animal control authority may charge the following annual fees: (1) Premises inspection fee not more than $100. (2) Dangerous regulated animal registration fee, per animal, not more than $50. The maximum amount charged for such animal registration per person is $500. (3) Additional premise inspection fee, […]
32-1305. Health and ownership records; change of address notification; escape notification. (a) A person who possesses a dangerous regulated animal shall meet the requirements set forth in this section. (b) A person who possesses a dangerous regulated animal shall maintain health and ownership records on each dangerous regulated animal and shall maintain the records for […]
32-1306. Cage and care requirements; physical contact prohibition. (a) All dangerous regulated animals shall be confined within a cage of sufficient strength and design for the purposes of maintaining and housing or transporting the animal. The requirements for sufficient caging shall be established by rules and regulations adopted by the secretary of wildlife, parks and […]
32-1307. Seizure of animals; access to premises; notice; hearing; costs. (a) Any dangerous regulated animal may be seized by the local animal control authority as provided in this section. (b) The local animal control authority, upon issuance of a notice of inspection, shall be granted access at reasonable times to premises where the local animal […]
32-1308. Exemptions. Exemptions to the provisions set forth in this act are as follows: (a) Institutions accredited by the American zoo and aquarium association or the zoological association of America shall be exempt from K.S.A. 32-1302 and 32-1303, and amendments thereto. (b) A wildlife sanctuary registered with the local animal control authority shall be exempt […]
32-1309. Selling or transferring animals. Nothing in this act shall preclude a person who holds a valid United States department of agriculture license from selling or transferring the entire business and the dangerous regulated animals covered by such license to another person who holds a valid United States department of agriculture license. History: L. 2006, […]
32-1310. Reports to the department of wildlife, parks and tourism; registered designated handler, fee; educational training programs; rules and regulations. (a) Annually, on or before April 1, a local animal control authority shall report to the secretary of wildlife, parks and tourism on dangerous regulated animals registered with the local animal control authority during the […]
32-1311. Requirements of county resolutions or city ordinances; compliance with act. A county or city may adopt resolutions or ordinances governing dangerous regulated animals that are more restrictive than this act. Such resolution or ordinance may include, but not be limited to, additional animals to the definition of a dangerous regulated animal, additional caging standards, […]
32-1312. Penalty. Any person who knowingly violates this act is guilty of a class A nonperson misdemeanor. History: L. 2006, ch. 131, § 12; July 1.
