75-7d13. Same; definitions; citation of act. (a) As used in the batterer intervention program certification act, unless the context otherwise requires, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section:
(1) "Agent or employee thereof," in the context of either a certified batterer intervention program or the holder of a temporary permit, means any individual who acts or aids in any manner in directly providing intervention related service to a client of a certified batterer intervention program. The term "agent or employee thereof" shall not include an individual working as an officer for a certified batterer intervention program, or in a clerical, administrative or service capacity for a certified batterer intervention program, provided that such individual does not provide intervention services to clients under such program.
(2) "Attorney general" means the attorney general of the state of Kansas and any authorized agent or designee thereof.
(3) "Certified batterer intervention program" includes any agent or employee thereof.
(4) "Holder of a temporary permit" includes any agent or employee thereof.
(5) "Person" means an individual, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, association, business entity, legal representative, trustee, trustee in bankruptcy or receiver, partnership, joint venture, company, firm, corporation, institution, governmental subdivision, state or federal department or agency or other legal entity.
(b) K.S.A. 75-7d01 through 75-7d13, and amendments thereto, shall be cited as the batterer intervention program certification act.
History: L. 2012, ch. 162, ยง 13; May 31.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees
Article 7d - Batterer Intervention Program Certification Act
75-7d02 Same; certification of program required; application; renewal; exemptions.
75-7d03 Same; notification requirements.
75-7d05 Same; required rules and regulations.
75-7d07 Same; penalties; appeal.
75-7d08 Same; record keeping required; inspection of records; confidentiality.
75-7d09 Same; injunction; procedure.
75-7d10 Same; prohibition on use of program tools developed by attorney general, exception.
75-7d11 Same; rules and regulations; adoption of.
75-7d12 Same; Kansas attorney general batterer intervention program certification fund.