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Kan. Admin. Regs. 28-72 § K.A.R. 28-72-1k

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Operative Text

Kan. Admin. Regs. 28-72 § K.A.R. 28-72-1k
In addition to the definitions in K.S.A. 65-1,201 and amendments thereto, the following term shall have the meaning assigned in this regulation:
"KDHE" means the Kansas department of health and environment.
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Plain English

K.A.R. 28-72 § K.A.R. 28-72-1k is a definitional provision within Kansas's housing and environmental regulations. It establishes that the abbreviation 'KDHE' refers to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, supplementing the broader set of definitions already found in K.S.A. 65-1,201. This kind of definitional rule sets the interpretive foundation for the other substantive requirements in the K.A.R. 28-72 regulatory framework.

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For Property Managers

Property owners and managers operating under Kansas regulations should be aware that K.A.R. 28-72 § K.A.R. 28-72-1k formally defines 'KDHE' as the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. When reviewing compliance obligations throughout the K.A.R. 28-72 series, any reference to 'KDHE' points to that agency as the relevant authority. Understanding this definitional baseline helps operators correctly interpret the substantive rules that follow in the same regulatory chapter.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

K.A.R. 28-72 § K.A.R. 28-72-1k clarifies that 'KDHE'—the Kansas Department of Health and Environment—is the agency referenced throughout the K.A.R. 28-72 regulations. Tenants who encounter complaints or enforcement matters governed by this regulatory chapter should understand that KDHE is the body named in connection with those rules. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services can help explain how KDHE's role under K.A.R. 28-72 may be relevant to a particular housing or environmental concern.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

Generated October 18, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.

Effective Timeline

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Apr 9, 2010
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References Out

Rules and statutes cited by this regulation

K.S.A. § 65-1,201

References In

Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

K.A.R. 28-72-2
K.A.R. 28-72-2
K.A.R. 28-72-2
K.A.R. 28-72-15
K.A.R. 28-72-14
K.A.R. 28-72-1p
K.A.R. 28-72-1a
K.A.R. 28-72-1x
K.A.R. 28-72-1e
K.A.R. 28-72-2
K.A.R. 28-72-2
K.A.R. 28-72-52
K.A.R. 28-72-53
K.A.R. 28-72-54

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Source Information

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