Kansas Statutes 65-34,162. Definitions
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Terms Used In Kansas Statutes 65-34,162
- Department: means the department of health and environment. See Kansas Statutes 65-3402
- Secretary: means the secretary of health and environment. See Kansas Statutes 65-3402
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Kansas Statutes 77-201
- Waters of the state: means all streams and springs, and all bodies of surface or groundwater, whether natural or artificial, within the boundaries of the state. See Kansas Statutes 65-3402
As used in this act:
(a) “Contaminant” means such alteration of the physical, chemical or biological properties of any soils and waters of the state as will or is likely to create a nuisance or render such soils or waters potentially harmful, or injurious to public health, safety or welfare, or to the plant, animal or aquatic life of the state.
(b) “Department” means the department of health and environment.
(c) “Secretary” means the secretary of health and environment.