32-1159. Preservation of evidence of criminal offenses; liability for storage fees. - Kansas Statutes

32-1159

Chapter 32.--WILDLIFE, PARKS AND RECREATION Article 11.--BOATING AND WATER ACTIVITIES

      32-1159.   Preservation of evidence of criminaloffenses; liability for storage fees.(a) If a law enforcement officer has probable cause tobelieve that a vessel or its contents contain evidence tending to show that acriminal offense has been committed or that a particular person has committedan offense, the officer may take whatever steps are reasonable to ensure thepreservation of the evidence, including safe storage of the vessel or itscontents.

      (b)   If a criminal conviction is obtained as a result of an action takenpursuant to subsection (a), the person convicted shall pay any storage feesincurred pursuant to that subsection. If a conviction is not obtained, the lawenforcement agency that seized the vessel pursuant to subsection (a) shall payany storage fees incurred.

      History:   L. 2006, ch. 85, § 14; Jan. 1, 2007.