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| KS - Assistance Animal - Consolidated Assistance Animal Laws | K. S. A. 39-1101 to 1113; 21-6416; 8-1542 | KS ST 39-1101 to 1113; 21-6416; 8-1542 | The following statutes comprise the state's relevant assistance animal and service animal laws. | Statute | |
| KS - Breeders - Article 18. Animal Facility Inspection Program-License and Registration Fees | KS ADC 9-18-1 - 31 | K.A.R. 9-18-1 to 31 | These Kansas regulations set out the fees schedule for licenses, such as animal breeder premises license. Under the regulations, premises that are licensed are subject to routine inspections to determine compliance with the regulations. | Administrative | |
| KS - Cruelty - Consolidated Cruelty and Animal Fighting Laws | K. S. A. 21-6411 - 6418; 21-5504; 60-5401 | KS ST 21-6411 - 6418; 21-5504; 60-5401 | The Kansas anti-cruelty statutes define cruelty to animals as knowingly killing, injuring, maiming, torturing, burning or mutilating any animal. Also included as cruelty are abandoning any animal, failing to provide food, horse-tripping, and poisoning any domestic animal, unlawful disposition of animals, dog and cock-fighting. Cruelty to animals may be a misdemeanor or a felony. Exceptions are made for such things as veterinary practices, research experiments, rodeo and farming practices, euthanasia, and pest control. It is also illegal to allow a dangerous animal to run at large or to engage in sodomy with an animal. | Statute | |
| KS - Dodge City - Breed - §§ 2-401 - 2-410 PIT BULL DOGS | DODGE CITY, KS., CITY CODE §§ 2-401 - 2-410 (2004) |
In Dodge City, Kansas, it is illegal to own, keep, harbor, or possess a pit bull dog, with an exception for dogs registered with the city of Dodge City, whose owners obtain a permit and comply with certain standards. Such requirements include keeping the dog confined, and if outside of a pen, the use of a leash and a special collar, microchipping, "Beware of Dog" signs, and $100,000 liability insurance, and identification photographs. Violations may result in the seizure, impoundment, and/or removal of a dog from the city. A violation may incur a fine of $2,500 and/or imprisonment of up to one year.
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| KS - Dogs - Consolidated Dog Laws | K. S. A. § 47-645 - 646a; 47-835; 47-1701 - 1737; 79-1301; 32-954; 29-409 | KS ST § 47-645 - 646a; 47-835; 47-1701 - 1737; 79-1301; 32-954; 29-409 | These Kansas statutes comprise the state's dog laws. Among the provisions include licensing of dogs, specific laws that outline the care of dogs in kennel situations, and laws pertaining to dogs who endanger livestock. | Statute | |
| KS - Ecoterrorism - Chapter 47. Livestock and Domestic Animals. | K. S. A. 47-1825 - 1830 | KS ST 47-1825 - 1830 | This section comprises Kansas' farm animal and field crop and research facilities protection act. Under the act, no person shall, without the effective consent of the owner and with the intent to damage the enterprise conducted at the animal facility, damage or destroy an animal facility or any animal or property in or on an animal facility. A person is also prohibited from exercising control over an animal or property. The act makes it illegal for a person to enter an animal facility that is not open to the public to take pictures or video. Violation is a nonperson felony if the property damage is $25,000 or more. Illegal entry that involves taking of pictures or video is a class A, nonperson misdemeanor. | Statute | |
| KS - El Dorado - Breed - Chapter 6.20 WILD AND DANGEROUS ANIMALS (Pit Bull Ordinance) | EL DORADO, KS., CODE OF ORDINANCES §§ 6.04.010 - 6.04.050 (2009) |
In El Dorado, Kansas, it is unlawful to keep, harbor, own or possess any pit bull dog, with an exception for dogs registered by March 1, 1988. Such dogs may remain within the city subject to the requirements, such as keeping it on a leash or confined and the use of “Beware of Dog” signs. A violation may result in a fine of up to $1,000, imprisonment up to 30 days, and/or an order to pay all costs for the dog’s care. The dog may also be ordered removed from the city or impounded.
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| KS - Endangered Species - Chapter 32. Wildlife, Parks and Recreation | K. S. A. § 32-957 - 963 | KS ST § 32-957 - 963 | These Kansas statutes set forth the state's endangered and threatened species provisions. Included are the related definitions and the rules for listing species. A permit is required for any form of possession or taking of a listed species. | Statute | |
| KS - Equine Activity Liability - Article 40. Assumption of Risk of Domestic Animal Activity. | K. S. A. 60-4001 to 4004 | KS ST § 60-4001 to 4004 | This Kansas statute provides that any participant in domestic animal activities assumes the inherent risks of when such participant engages in a domestic animal activity. This limitation of liability operates legally as an affirmative defense of assumption of risk pleaded by the domestic animal activity sponsor or domestic animal professional. The statute also requires the visible displaying of warning signs that alert participants to the limitation of liability by law and any written contract must provide explicit language outlined in the statute. | Statute | |
| KS - Exotic Pets - 115-20-3 Exotic Wildlife; Possession, Sale and Requirements. | KS ADC 115-20-3 | K.A.R. 115-20-3 | This regulation covers the importation, possession, and sale of exotic wildlife. | Administrative |