Pest Control in Wichita

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Cruelty to animals. (a) Cruelty to animals is: (1) Knowingly and maliciously killing, injuring, maiming, torturing, burning or mutilating any animal; (2) knowingly abandoning any animal in any place without making provisions for its proper care; (3) having physical custody of any animal and knowingly failing to provide such food, potable water, protection from the elements, opportunity for exercise and other care as is needed for the health or well-being of such kind of animal; (4) intentionally using a wire, pole, stick, rope or any other object to cause an equine to lose its balance or fall, for the purpose of sport or entertainment; (5) knowingly but not maliciously killing or injuring any animal; or (6) knowingly and maliciously administering any poison to any domestic animal. (b) Cruelty to animals as defined in: (1) Subsection (a)(1) or (a)(6) is a nonperson felony. Upon conviction of subsection (a)(1) or (a)(6), a person shall be sentenced to not less than 30 days or more than one year's imprisonment and be fined not less than $500 nor more than $5,000. The person convicted shall not be eligible for release on probation, suspension or reduction of sentence or parole until the person has served the minimum mandatory sentence as provided herein. During the mandatory 30 days imprisonment, such offender shall have a psychological evaluation prepared for the court to assist the court in determining conditions of probation. Such conditions shall include, but not be limited to, the completion of an anger management program; and (2) subsection (a)(2), (a)(3), (a)(4) or (a)(5) is a: (A) Class A nonperson misdemeanor, except as provided in subsection (b)(2)(B); and (B) nonperson felony upon the second or subsequent conviction of cruelty to animals as defined in subsection (a)(2), (a)(3), (a)(4) or (a)(5). Upon such conviction, a person shall be sentenced to not less than five days or more than one year's imprisonment and be fined not less than $500 nor more than $2,500. The person convicted shall not be eligible for release on probation, suspension or reduction of sentence or parole until the person has served the minimum mandatory sentence as provided herein. (c) The provisions of this section shall not apply to: (1) Normal or accepted veterinary practices; (2) bona fide experiments carried on by commonly recognized research facilities; (3) killing, attempting to kill, trapping, catching or taking of any animal in accordance with the provisions of chapter 32 or chapter 47 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, and amendments thereto; (4) rodeo practices accepted by the rodeo cowboys' association; (5) the humane killing of an animal that is diseased or disabled beyond recovery for any useful purpose, or the humane killing of animals for population control, by the owner thereof or the agent of such owner residing outside of a city or the owner thereof within a city if no animal shelter or licensed veterinarian is within the city, or by a licensed veterinarian at the request of the owner thereof, or by any officer or agent of an animal shelter, a local or state health officer or a licensed veterinarian three business days following the receipt of any such animal at such shelter; (6) with respect to farm animals, normal or accepted practices of animal husbandry, including the normal and accepted practices for the slaughter of such animals for food or by-products and the careful or thrifty management of one's herd or animals, including animal care practices common in the industry or region; (7) the killing of any animal by any person at any time that may be found outside of the owned or rented property of the owner or custodian of such animal and that is found injuring or posing a threat to any person, farm animal or property; (8) an animal control officer trained by a licensed veterinarian in the use of a tranquilizer gun, using such gun with the appropriate dosage for the size of the animal, when such animal is vicious or could not be captured after reasonable attempts using other methods; (9) laying an equine down for medical or identification purposes; (10) normal or accepted practices of pest control, as defined in K.S.A. 2-2438a (x) , and amendments thereto; or (11) accepted practices of animal husbandry pursuant to regulations promulgated by the United States department of agriculture for domestic pet animals under the animal welfare act, public law 89-544, as amended and in effect on July 1, 2006. (d) The provisions of subsection (a)(6) shall not apply to any person exposing poison upon their premises for the purpose of destroying wolves, coyotes or other predatory animals. (e) Any public health officer, law enforcement officer, licensed veterinarian or officer or agent of any animal shelter or other appropriate facility may take into custody any animal, upon either private or public property, that clearly shows evidence of cruelty to animals. Such officer, agent or veterinarian may inspect, care for or treat such animal or place such animal in the care of an animal shelter or licensed veterinarian for treatment, boarding or other care or, if an officer of such animal shelter or such veterinarian determines that the animal appears to be diseased or disabled beyond recovery for any useful purpose, for humane killing. The owner or custodian, if known or reasonably ascertainable , shall be notified in writing . If the owner or custodian is charged with a violation of this section, the law enforcement agency, district attorney's office, county prosecutor, veterinarian or animal shelter may petition the district court in the county in which the animal was taken into custody to transfer ownership of the animal at any time after 21 days after the owner or custodian is notified , unless the owner or custodian of the animal files and maintains a renewable cash or performance bond with the county clerk of the county in which the animal was taken into custody in an amount equal to not less than the cost of care and treatment of the animal for 30 days. Such cash or performance bond shall be maintained and renewed every 30 days as necessary to cover the cost of care and treatment of such animal until disposition of the animal by the court. If the owner or custodian is not known or reasonably ascertainable after 21 days after the animal is taken into custody, the law enforcement agency, district attorney's office, county prosecutor, veterinarian or animal shelter may petition the district court in the county in which the animal was taken into custody to transfer ownership of the animal . Upon receiving such petition, the court shall determine whether the animal may be transferred . (f) The owner or custodian of an animal transferred pursuant to subsection (e) shall not be entitled to recover damages for the transfer of such animal unless the owner proves that such transfer was unwarranted. (g) Expenses incurred for the care, treatment or boarding of any animal, taken into custody pursuant to subsection (e), pending prosecution of the owner or custodian of such animal for the crime of cruelty to animals, shall be assessed to the owner or custodian as a cost of the case if the owner or custodian is adjudicated guilty of such crime. Any costs collected by the court or through the cash or performance bond described in subsection (e) shall be transferred to the entity responsible for paying the cost of the care, treatment or boarding of the animal. (h) If a person is adjudicated guilty of the crime of cruelty to animals, such animal shall not be returned to or remain with such person. Such animal may be turned over to an animal shelter or licensed veterinarian for sale or other disposition. (i) As used in this section: (1) "Animal shelter" means the same as such term is defined in K.S.A. 47-1701, and amendments thereto; (2) "equine" means a horse, pony, mule, jenny, donkey or hinny; and (3) "maliciously" means a state of mind characterized by actual evil-mindedness or specific intent to do a harmful act without a reasonable justification or excuse. History: L. 2010, ch. 136. § 223; L. 2011, ch. 30, § 58; L. 2012, ch. 150, § 27; L. 2017, ch. 62, § 5; L. 2019, ch. 58, § 5; July 1. Prev Article 64. - CRIMES AGAINST THE PUBLIC MORALS Next 2026. Powered by KLISS. Rendered: 2026-04-21T11:05:52. Head Rev No: 854892(I)

Kansas Statutes Skip to main content 2026 Kansas Statutes Prev Article 32. - TREES AND SHRUBBERY Next 12-3204. Treatment or removal of shrubbery, trees and materials in cities; payment of costs; notice. Whenever any competent city authority, or competent state or federal authority when requested by the governing body of the city, shall file with the governing body a statement in writing based upon a laboratory test or other supporting evidence that trees or tree materials or shrubs located upon private property within such city are infected or infested with or harbours any tree or plant disease or insect pest or larvae, the uncontrolled presence of which may constitute a hazard to or result in the damage or destruction of other trees or shrubs in the community, describing the same and where located, said governing body shall direct the city clerk to forthwith issue notice requiring the owner or agent of the owner of the premises to treat or remove any such designated tree, tree material or shrub within a time specified in such notice; said notice shall be served by registered or certified mail or personal service may be made by the city marshal or other police officer, by delivering a copy thereof to the owner, or agent of such property. If the property is unoccupied and the owner a nonresident, then the city clerk shall notify the owner by mailing a copy of the notice to the owner's last known address by registered or certified mail. If the owner or agent shall fail to comply with the requirements of said notice within the time specified in the notice, then the city forester, street superintendent or other designated officer shall proceed to have the designated tree, tree material or shrub treated or removed and report the cost thereof to the city clerk, and the cost of such treatment or removal shall be paid by the owner of the property or shall be assessed and charged against the lot or parcel of ground on which the tree, tree material or shrub was located. The city clerk shall at the time of certifying other city taxes to the county clerk, certify the unpaid costs and the county clerk shall extend the same on the tax roll of the county against said lot or parcel of ground. The cost of such work shall, except as hereinafter provided, be paid from the general fund or other proper fund of the city or from moneys derived from the levy authorized by K.S.A. 12-3203 and such fund shall be reimbursed when payments therefor are received or when such assessments are collected and received by the city. History: L. 1961, ch. 72, § 4; L. 1974, ch. 67, § 1; July 1. Prev Article 32. - TREES AND SHRUBBERY Next © 2026 Revisor of Statutes, State of Kansas arrow_upward Top

Kansas Statutes Skip to main content 2026 Kansas Statutes Prev Article 24. - PEST CONTROL Next 2-2481. Format of required documentation. Documentation required under the provisions of the Kansas pesticide law, or any rule or regulation adopted under it, may be created and maintained in paper or electronic format, or a combination of both. Documents shall be provided upon request to the secretary or the secretary's designee in the format selected by the secretary or the secretary's designee. Any required document created or maintained in an electronic format shall be capable of being reproduced in a readable paper format. History: L. 2018, ch. 20, § 1; July 1. Prev Article 24. - PEST CONTROL Next © 2026 Revisor of Statutes, State of Kansas arrow_upward Top

Kansas Statutes Skip to main content 2026 Kansas Statutes Prev Article 24. - PEST CONTROL Next 2-2480. Uniformity of pesticide law; state has exclusive jurisdiction. (a) On and after the effective date of this act, the provisions of the Kansas pesticide law, and any rules and regulations promulgated thereunder relating to pesticide sale or use, including, but not limited to, application of pesticides, training and certification of pesticide applicators, storage of pesticides, transportation of pesticides and disposal of pesticides within the state of Kansas shall be applicable and uniform throughout this state and in all cities, counties and political subdivisions therein. No local authority shall enact or enforce any law, ordinance, rule, regulation or resolution in conflict with, in addition to, or supplemental to, the provisions of the Kansas pesticide law unless expressly authorized by law to do so. Any law, ordinance, rule, regulation or resolution in conflict with, in addition to, or supplemental to, the provisions of the Kansas pesticide law is hereby declared to be invalid and of no effect. Any amendment to the Kansas pesticide law or any amendment of the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, shall supersede and preempt the conflicting, additional or supplemental provisions of any law, ordinance, rule, regulation or resolution enacted by any city, county or other political subdivision of this state. (b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to preempt or otherwise limit the authority of any city, county or political subdivision therein to adopt and enforce zoning regulations, fire codes or hazardous waste disposal restrictions. (c) This act is supplemental to and shall become a part of the Kansas pesticide law. History: L. 1992, ch. 195, § 4; April 30. Prev Article 24. - PEST CONTROL Next © 2026 Revisor of Statutes, State of Kansas arrow_upward Top

Kansas Statutes Skip to main content 2026 Kansas Statutes Prev Article 24. - PEST CONTROL Next 2-2479. Same; statewide education program on areas and plans. The secretary shall initiate a statewide program to educate the public on pesticide management areas and pesticide management plans. The secretary may use other state agencies as well as the Kansas cooperative extension service to disseminate this information to the public. History: L. 1989, ch. 6, § 11; July 1. Prev Article 24. - PEST CONTROL Next © 2026 Revisor of Statutes, State of Kansas arrow_upward Top

Kansas Statutes Skip to main content 2026 Kansas Statutes Prev Article 24. - PEST CONTROL Next 2-2478. Same; use of pesticides in area; civil penalty; appeal procedure. (a) Following the establishment of any pesticide management area, all persons shall use pesticides consistently with the provisions of the pesticide management plan for the pesticide management area. Any person who applies pesticides in violation of a plan of an established pesticide management area may incur a civil penalty in the amount fixed by rules and regulations of the secretary in an amount not less than $100 nor more than $5,000 for each violation. (b) No civil penalty shall be imposed pursuant to this section except upon the written order of the secretary or the secretary's duly authorized agent to the person who committed the violation. Such order shall state the violation, the penalty to be imposed and the right of such person to appeal to the secretary. Any such person, within 20 days after notification, may make written request to the secretary for a hearing or informal conference hearing in accordance with the provisions of the Kansas administrative procedure act. The secretary shall affirm, reverse or modify the order and shall specify the reasons therefor. (c) Any person aggrieved by an order of the secretary made under this section may appeal such order to the district court in the manner provided by the act for judicial review and civil enforcement of agency actions. (d) Any civil penalty recovered pursuant to the provisions of this section shall be remitted to the state treasurer. Upon receipt of each such remittance, the state treasurer shall deposit the entire amount in the state treasury to the credit of the state general fund. History: L. 1989, ch. 6, § 10; L. 2001, ch. 5, § 18; July 1. Prev Article 24. - PEST CONTROL Next © 2026 Revisor of Statutes, State of Kansas arrow_upward Top

Kansas Statutes Skip to main content 2026 Kansas Statutes Prev Article 24. - PEST CONTROL Next 2-2477. Same; secretary authorization to revoke, modify or expand. The secretary is authorized to revoke, modify or expand the boundaries or plan of a pesticide management area after publication and public hearings, pursuant to K.S.A. 2-2474, on the proposed change. History: L. 1989, ch. 6, § 9; July 1. Prev Article 24. - PEST CONTROL Next © 2026 Revisor of Statutes, State of Kansas arrow_upward Top

Kansas Statutes Skip to main content 2026 Kansas Statutes Prev Article 24. - PEST CONTROL Next 2-2476. Pesticide management area; order of designation. Notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 2-2475, the order of designation of a pesticide management area shall be in full force and effect 60 days from the date of publication in the Kansas register unless and until its operation shall be stayed by an appeal therefrom in accordance with the provisions of the act for judicial review and civil enforcement of agency action. The secretary upon request shall deliver a copy of such order to any interested person who is affected by such order, and shall file a copy of the same with the register of deeds of any county which lies within such designated pesticide management area. History: L. 1989, ch. 6, § 8; July 1. Prev Article 24. - PEST CONTROL Next © 2026 Revisor of Statutes, State of Kansas arrow_upward Top

Kansas Statutes Skip to main content 2026 Kansas Statutes Prev Article 24. - PEST CONTROL Next 2-2475. Temporary pesticide management areas; secretary authorization. Where, in the opinion of the secretary, a pesticide poses an imminent threat to the public health, safety and welfare or the natural resources of this state the secretary is authorized to establish temporary pesticide management areas for a period not to exceed 90 days. The order of designation of a temporary pesticide management area shall be in full force and effect upon entry in the records of the secretary and the secretary shall take all steps reasonably necessary to disseminate the information of the order to all interested parties. History: L. 1989, ch. 6, § 7; July 1. Prev Article 24. - PEST CONTROL Next © 2026 Revisor of Statutes, State of Kansas arrow_upward Top

Kansas Statutes Skip to main content 2026 Kansas Statutes Prev Article 24. - PEST CONTROL Next 2-2474. Same; public hearing concerning designation; notice. Notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 2-2475, before designating any pesticide management area, the secretary shall hold a public hearing at which any interested party may appear and be heard in person or by attorney. Notice of the hearing shall be given by a publication in the Kansas register and by three publications in a newspaper or newspapers of general circulation within the area in question within the 30-day period prior to the date set for the hearing. The notice shall state the proposed boundaries of the pesticide management area and a summary of the proposed pesticide management plan to be applied within the proposed pesticide management area. History: L. 1989, ch. 6, § 6; July 1. Prev Article 24. - PEST CONTROL Next © 2026 Revisor of Statutes, State of Kansas arrow_upward Top

Kansas Statutes Skip to main content 2026 Kansas Statutes Prev Article 24. - PEST CONTROL Next 2-2473. Pesticide management areas; factors to examine in area development; pesticide management area technical advisory committee; membership and duties thereof. (a) (1) The pesticide management areas shall be developed by examination of the following factors: (A) Precipitation; (B) topography; (C) soil type; (D) depth to the watertable; and (E) other factors as the secretary deems relevant. (2) The areas shall be designated as permitted, modified or prohibited for the use of certain types of pesticides as determined by the pesticide management plan for the management area. The order of the secretary designating such pesticide management area shall define specifically the boundaries of the pesticide management area and shall indicate specifically the pesticide management plan for the area. Pesticide management plans may include provisions for the handling or release of pesticides, including, but not limited to, the application, mixing, loading, storage, disposal or transportation and guidelines for the best management practices. (b) (1) When considering whether to establish such pesticide management areas, the secretary shall consult with a pesticide management area technical advisory committee composed of a representative or representatives of each of the following: (A) Kansas department of health and environment appointed by the secretary of health and environment; (B) Kansas department of wildlife and parks appointed by the secretary of wildlife and parks; (C) Kansas state university appointed by the president of Kansas state university; (D) Kansas water authority appointed by the chairperson of the Kansas water authority; (E) conservation commission appointed by the chairperson of the state conservation commission; (F) Kansas geological survey appointed by the state geologist; and (G) other persons the secretary determines to have beneficial information to the establishment of such areas as appointed by the secretary. (2) This technical advisory committee shall assist the secretary in the development of the proposed boundaries of the pesticide management area and the proposed plan for the pesticide management area. History: L. 1989, ch. 6, § 5; L. 2012, ch. 47, § 3; L. 2023, ch. 7, § 2; July 1. Prev Article 24. - PEST CONTROL Next © 2026 Revisor of Statutes, State of Kansas arrow_upward Top

Kansas Statutes Skip to main content 2026 Kansas Statutes Prev Article 24. - PEST CONTROL Next 2-2472. Pesticide management areas; development by the secretary. (a) The secretary of the Kansas department of agriculture is hereby authorized and may develop pesticide management areas after receiving notification by the administrator of the United States environmental protection agency or by the secretary of the Kansas department of health and environment, that a pesticide poses a serious threat to the public health, safety and welfare or the natural resources of this state. (b) The secretary upon the secretary's own investigation may initiate such proceedings whenever the secretary has reason to believe that a pesticide poses a serious threat to the public health, safety and welfare or the natural resources of this state. History: L. 1989, ch. 6, § 4; L. 2004, ch. 101, § 51; July 1. Prev Article 24. - PEST CONTROL Next © 2026 Revisor of Statutes, State of Kansas arrow_upward Top

Kansas Statutes Skip to main content 2026 Kansas Statutes Prev Article 24. - PEST CONTROL Next 2-2471. Rule and regulation authority to the secretary to limit pesticide use. Notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 2-2470, and amendments thereto, whenever the secretary deems it necessary to preserve the health, safety and welfare or the natural resources of the state, the secretary is hereby authorized to promulgate rules and regulations imposing limitations on the use of any pesticide. History: L. 1989, ch. 6, § 3; L. 2009, ch. 128, § 26; July 1. Prev Article 24. - PEST CONTROL Next © 2026 Revisor of Statutes, State of Kansas arrow_upward Top

Kansas Statutes Skip to main content 2026 Kansas Statutes Prev Article 24. - PEST CONTROL Next 2-2470. Allowable pesticide applications by the applicator. Unless limited by K.S.A. 2-2471, and amendments thereto, or prohibited by the pesticide product label, the applicator may: (1) Apply a pesticide at any dosage, concentration or frequency less than that specified on the label or labeling; or (2) apply a pesticide against any target pest not specified on the labeling if the application is to the crop, animal or site specified on the labeling, and if the secretary has determined that the use of the pesticide against other pests would not cause an unreasonable effect on the environment. History: L. 1989, ch. 6, § 2; L. 2009, ch. 128, § 25; July 1. Prev Article 24. - PEST CONTROL Next © 2026 Revisor of Statutes, State of Kansas arrow_upward Top

Kansas Statutes Skip to main content 2026 Kansas Statutes Prev Article 24. - PEST CONTROL Next 2-2469. Pesticide dealers; registration; exemptions; denial, suspension or revocation, notice and opportunity for hearing; fees. (a) Each person who is a pesticide dealer shall register with the secretary. Registration shall be required for each business location distributing pesticides and shall be on a form provided by the secretary. Each registration shall expire on June 30 following issuance unless such registration is renewed annually. A registration fee of $20 shall accompany the application. (b) The provisions of this section shall not apply to a licensed pesticide business which sells pesticides only as an integral part of such business' pesticide application service when the pesticides are dispensed only through equipment used for this pesticide application, nor to the sale of general use pesticides purchased for household use only, nor to any federal, state, county or municipal agency which provides pesticides only for its own programs nor to any individual who is the final purchaser of a pesticide for application to property or property rights owned, leased, or otherwise acquired by such person. (c) Each registered pesticide dealer is responsible for the acts of each individual employed by such dealer in the solicitation and sale of pesticides and for all claims and recommendations for use of pesticides made by such employees. The dealer's registration shall be subject to denial, suspension, or revocation after notice and opportunity for a hearing are given in accordance with the provisions of the Kansas administrative procedure act for any violation of this act whether committed by the dealer or by the dealer's officers, agents or employees. (d) All fees received under this section shall be remitted to the state treasurer in accordance with K.S.A. 2-2464a, and amendments thereto. Upon receipt of each such remittance, the state treasurer shall deposit the entire amount thereof in the state treasury and 75% of such amount shall be credited to the pesticide use fee fund and 25% of each such amount shall be credited to the publications fee fund of the Kansas department of agriculture. History: L. 1985, ch. 12, § 2; L. 1988, ch. 356, § 32; L. 1994, ch. 336, § 6; L. 2004, ch. 101, § 50; L. 2009, ch. 128, § 24; L. 2010, ch. 60, § 4; July 1. Prev Article 24. - PEST CONTROL Next © 2026 Revisor of Statutes, State of Kansas arrow_upward Top

Kansas Statutes Skip to main content 2026 Kansas Statutes Prev Article 24. - PEST CONTROL Next 2-2468. Citation of act. This shall be known and may be cited as the "Kansas pesticide law." History: L. 1976, ch. 1, § 31; October 21, 1977. Prev Article 24. - PEST CONTROL Next © 2026 Revisor of Statutes, State of Kansas arrow_upward Top

Kansas Statutes Skip to main content 2026 Kansas Statutes Prev Article 24. - PEST CONTROL Next 2-2463. Subpoenas. The secretary may issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and/or production of books, documents and records anywhere in the state in any hearing affecting the authority or privilege granted by a license, registration, certificate or permit issued under the provisions of this act. History: L. 1976, ch. 1, § 26; October 21, 1977. Prev Article 24. - PEST CONTROL Next © 2026 Revisor of Statutes, State of Kansas arrow_upward Top

Kansas Statutes Skip to main content 2026 Kansas Statutes Prev Article 24. - PEST CONTROL Next 2-2462. Enforcement. For the purposes of carrying out the provisions of this act, the secretary or his or her agent or the county or district attorney or their agents may enter any premises at any reasonable time, in order: (1) To have access for the purpose of inspecting any equipment subject to this act and such premises on which such equipment is kept or stored; or (2) to inspect or sample lands and crops actually or reported to be exposed to pesticides; or (3) to inspect storage or disposal areas; or (4) to inspect or investigate complaints of injury to humans, crops or land; or (5) to sample pesticides being applied or to be applied; or (6) to observe the use and application of a pesticide. Should the secretary, his or her agent or the county or district attorney or their agents be denied access to any land where such access was sought for the purposes authorized, the secretary or the county or district attorney may apply to any court of competent jurisdiction for a search warrant authorizing access to such land for said purposes. The court may upon such application, issue the search warrant for the purposes requested. The enforcement of the criminal provisions of this act shall be the duty of, and shall be implemented by, the county or district attorneys of the various counties or districts. In the event a county or district attorney refuses to act, the attorney general shall so act. The secretary is charged with the duty of enforcing all other provisions of this act. History: L. 1976, ch. 1, § 25; October 21, 1977. Prev Article 24. - PEST CONTROL Next © 2026 Revisor of Statutes, State of Kansas arrow_upward Top

Kansas Statutes Skip to main content 2026 Kansas Statutes Prev Article 24. - PEST CONTROL Next 2-2461. Criminal penalties; injunction. (a) Any person violating or failing to comply with any provision of this act or any authorized rule or regulation of the secretary shall be deemed guilty of a class A misdemeanor. Each separate violation shall constitute a separate offense. (b) The district courts of Kansas shall have jurisdiction to restrain violations of this act by injunction without the institution of criminal proceedings. Such injunction shall be issued without bond. History: L. 1976, ch. 1, § 24; L. 1977, ch. 3, § 14; L. 2004, ch. 101, § 48; L. 2024, ch. 55, § 14; July 1. Prev Article 24. - PEST CONTROL Next © 2026 Revisor of Statutes, State of Kansas arrow_upward Top

Kansas Statutes Skip to main content 2026 Kansas Statutes Prev Article 24. - PEST CONTROL Next 2-2456. Registration and marking of equipment. (a) The secretary may, at his or her discretion, require the registration of any equipment used in the commercial application of pesticides, and any equipment required to be so registered may be marked for identification in a manner prescribed by the secretary. Unannounced inspections may be made without charge to determine if the equipment is properly calibrated and maintained in conformance with laws and rules and regulations, and the secretary may require repairs or other changes before its further use for pesticide application. A list of requirements that equipment shall meet may be adopted by rules and regulations. (b) The secretary may, in his or her discretion, require that any car, truck or other vehicle used for the purpose of applying pesticides or transporting pesticide application equipment or personnel to an application site be marked for identification purposes in a location and manner as the secretary shall prescribe: Provided, That such application is for the purpose of controlling pests in the categories of either (1) ornamental and turf pest control, or (2) industrial, institutional, structural and health related pest control. History: L. 1976, ch. 1, § 19; October 21, 1977. Prev Article 24. - PEST CONTROL Next © 2026 Revisor of Statutes, State of Kansas arrow_upward Top