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K.S.A. § 65-170b (2026)

Same; access to properties and facilities; inspection and monitoring requirements

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65-170b. Same; access to properties and facilities; inspection and monitoring requirements. In performing investigations or administrative functions relating to water pollution or a public water supply system as provided by K.S.A. 65-161 to 65-171j, inclusive, or any amendments thereto, the secretary of health and environment or the secretary's duly authorized representatives upon presenting appropriate credentials, may enter any property or facility which is subject to the provisions of K.S.A. 65-161 to 65-171j, inclusive, or any amendments thereto, for the purpose of observing, monitoring, collecting samples, examining records and facilities to determine compliance or noncompliance with state laws and rules and regulations relating to water pollution or public water supply.

The secretary of health and environment or the secretary's duly authorized representative shall make such requirements as they deem necessary relating to the inspection, monitoring, recording and reporting by any holder of a sewage discharge permit issued under K.S.A. 65-165, or any holder of a public water supply system permit issued under K.S.A. 65-163.

History: L. 1973, ch. 244, § 2; L. 1974, ch. 352, § 32; L. 1977, ch. 212, § 4; April 14.

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Cited in 1 case, 2002–2002 · leading case: Nat'l Compressed Steel Corp. v. Unified Gov't of Wyandotte Cnty./Kansas City, 38 P.3d 723 (Kan. 2002).
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Nat'l Compressed Steel Corp. v. Unified Gov't of Wyandotte Cnty./Kansas City, 38 P.3d 723 (Kan. 2002). “Pursuant to K.S.A. 65-170b, the Secretary of Health and Environment may enter any property or facility which *1255 is subject to the provisions of K.”
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