82a-301a. Exclusive regulation and supervision of dams and other water obstructions by chief engineer. It is the intent of the legislature by this act to provide for the exclusive regulation of construction, operation and maintenance of all dams or other water obstructions by the state to the extent required for the protection of public safety. All dams or other water obstructions are declared to be under the jurisdiction of the division of water resources of the Kansas department of agriculture and the chief engineer thereof. The chief engineer or his or her authorized representative shall supervise the construction, modification, operation and maintenance of dams or other water obstructions for the protection of life and property.
History: L. 1978, ch. 431, § 1; L. 2004, ch. 101, § 135; July 1.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Chapter 82a - Waters And Watercourses
Article 3 - Obstructions In Streams
82a-302 Applications for consent or permit, fees; contents; rules and regulations; permit fees.
82a-303 Same; conditions to permits; unlawful acts.
82a-303a Rules and regulations by chief engineer.
82a-305a Unlawful acts; penalties; injunction.
82a-308 Same; expenses and damages; tax levy, use of proceeds.
82a-309 Distribution of proceeds from sale of sand products taken from river beds owned by state.
82a-311 Same; cost of surveys; how paid; division of balances of proceeds.
82a-325 Water projects environmental coordination act; purpose.
82a-326 Water projects environmental coordination act; definitions.