65-171j. Discharge of substances containing mercury into waters of state prohibited; penalty. - Kansas Statutes

65-171j

Chapter 65.--PUBLIC HEALTH Article 1.--SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT, ACTIVITIES

      65-171j.   Discharge of substances containing mercury into waters ofstate prohibited; penalty.(a) As used in this act:

      (1)   "Waters of the state" shall be defined as stated in K.S.A. 65-161;and

      (2)   "Person" means any individual, firm, partnership, corporation orother association of persons.

      (b)   It is hereby prohibited for any person, directly or indirectly, todischarge into the waters of the state any substance containing mercury orany compound or derivative of mercury in any quantity which is or maybecome injurious to the public health, safety or welfare; or which is ormay become injurious to domestic, commercial, industrial, agricultural,recreational or other uses which are being or may be made of such waters;or which is or may become injurious to the value or utility of riparianlands; or which is or may become injurious to livestock, wild animals,birds, fish, aquatic life or plants or the growth or propagation thereof beprevented or injuriously affected; or whereby the value of fish and game isor may be destroyed or impaired.

      (c)   Any person who violates this section shall be guilty of [a] class Bmisdemeanor.

      History:   L. 1971, ch. 202, § 1; July 1.