55-1637 Same; definitions; commission powers; liability limitation.
55-1637. Same; definitions; commission powers; liability limitation. (a) As used in K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 55-1637 through 55-1640, and amendments thereto: (1) “Carbon dioxide injection well” means any hole or penetration of the surface of the earth used to inject carbon dioxide for underground storage or for enhanced recovery of hydrocarbons and any associated machinery and […]
55-1812 Licensure; training, inspection and safety regulation; fees; exemption; violations; penalties.
55-1812. Licensure; training, inspection and safety regulation; fees; exemption; violations; penalties. (a) The state fire marshal shall promulgate rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this act. Any rules and regulations of the state fire marshal adopted pursuant to this section may incorporate by reference specific editions, or portions thereof, of nationally recognized […]
55-1638 Same; carbon dioxide injection well and underground storage fund.
55-1638. Same; carbon dioxide injection well and underground storage fund. (a) (1) There is hereby established in the state treasury the carbon dioxide injection well and underground storage fund to administer the provisions of K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 55-1637 through 55-1640, and amendments thereto. Such fund shall be administered by the commission in accordance with the […]
55-1813 State fire marshal liquefied petroleum gas fee fund; creation.
55-1813. State fire marshal liquefied petroleum gas fee fund; creation. There is hereby created the state fire marshal liquefied petroleum gas fee fund. The state fire marshal shall remit all moneys received by or for it from fees or charges pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 55-1807 et seq., and amendments thereto, to the state […]
55-1639 Same; violations, penalties; commission authority.
55-1639. Same; violations, penalties; commission authority. (a) The commission, upon a finding that a person has violated any provision of K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 55-1637, and amendments thereto, or rules and regulations adopted thereunder, may impose a penalty not to exceed $10,000 per violation which shall constitute an economic deterrent to the violation for which it […]
55-1640 Same; commission ingress and egress for investigation and enforcement.
55-1640. Same; commission ingress and egress for investigation and enforcement. (a) In performing investigations or administrative functions relating to prevention of escape of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere from injection of carbon dioxide or prevention of pollution of the soil or waters of the state, the commission or the commission’s duly authorized representatives may enter […]
55-1641 Same; liability limitation.
55-1641. Same; liability limitation. (a) Except as permitted by the Kansas tort claims act, no provision of this act shall establish or create or impose upon the commission, any agent or employee thereof, or the state of Kansas any liability or responsibility to pay any damages resulting from the leak or discharge of carbon dioxide […]
55-1801 Citation of act.
55-1801. Citation of act. This act shall be known and may be cited as the Kansas propane education and research act. History: L. 2003, ch. 102, § 1; July 1.
55-1802 Definitions.
55-1802. Definitions. As used in this act: (a) “Council” means the Kansas propane education and research council established in K.S.A. 55-1803, and amendments thereto; (b) “education” means any action that provides information, instruction or safety guidelines about propane, propane equipment, mechanical and technical practices and uses of propane to propane consumers or industry employees; (c) […]
55-1803 Creation of council; membership; chairperson and committees; employees; duties.
55-1803. Creation of council; membership; chairperson and committees; employees; duties. (a) The Kansas propane education and research council is hereby created. Members of the council shall be appointed by the governor from a list of nominees submitted by qualified industry organizations within 60 days after the effective date of this act. The council shall consist […]