58-3224. Same; regulation by local governments; taking of range for certain uses prohibited. (a) Except as otherwise provided, the provisions of this act shall not prohibit a local unit of government from regulating the location and construction of a sport shooting range.
(b) No person or governmental entity may take title to property which has a permanently located and improved sport shooting range, by condemnation, eminent domain or similar process when the proposed use of said property would be for shooting related activities or recreational activities or for private or commercial development. However, this provision does not limit governmental exercise of eminent domain or easement necessary for infrastructure additions or improvements, such as highways, waterways or utilities.
History: L. 2001, ch. 185, ยง 7; July 1.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Chapter 58 - Personal And Real Property
Article 32 - Land And Water Recreational Areas
58-3203 Limited liability of property owners; owner's duty of care.
58-3204 Same; owner's responsibility.
58-3205 Same; application to lands leased to state or subdivision.
58-3206 Same; nonapplication of act to certain liabilities.
58-3207 Same; construction of act as to certain liabilities and obligations.
58-3208 Same; prohibition of easements.
58-3212 Duties of responsible party.
58-3213 Procedures for development.
58-3214 Adjacent property owners; duty of care.
58-3215 Actions to enforce act; orders of court.
58-3221 Sport shooting ranges; definitions.
58-3223 Same; application of local law.
58-3224 Same; regulation by local governments; taking of range for certain uses prohibited.