Kan. Stat. Ann. § 65-1,201
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As used in the residential childhood lead poisoning prevention act: (a) "Abatement" means any measure or set of measures designed to permanently eliminate lead-based paint hazards as defined in the federal program. (b) "Accredited training program" means a training program that has been accredited by the federal program or the secretary to present training courses to individuals engaged in lead-based paint activities. (c) "Business entity" means a company, partnership, corporation, sole proprietorship, association, or other business concern. (d) "Certificate" means an authorization issued by the secretary permitting an individual to engage in lead-based paint activities. (e) "Federal program" means subpart L, lead-based paint activities of 40 C.F.R. part 745, as in effect on the effective date of this act. (f) "Lead-based paint" means paint or other surface coatings that contain lead equal to or in excess of one milligram per square centimeter or more than 0.5% by weight. (g) "Lead-based paint activities" means the inspection, assessment and abatement of lead-based paint, including the disposal of waste generated therefrom. (h) "License" means an authorization issued by the secretary permitting a business entity to engage in lead-based paint activities. (i) "Public agency" means any state agency or political or taxing subdivision of the state and those federal departments, agencies or instrumentalities thereof which are not subject to preemption. (j) "Secretary" means the secretary of health and environment. (k) "Residential dwelling" means a detached single family dwelling or a single family dwelling unit in a structure that contains more than one separate residential dwelling unit used as a place of residence for habitation by an individual or the individual's immediate family, or both. (l) "Habitation" means a place of abode or residence constructed before 1978 where individuals eat, sleep and reside. (m) "Immediate family" means spouse, parent, stepparent, child, stepchild or sibling.
Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 65-1,200 and 65-1,201 establish the foundational vocabulary for Kansas's Residential Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Act. The definitions set the precise meanings of key terms — such as "lead-based paint," "abatement," "certificate," "license," and "residential dwelling" — that govern how the rest of the Act is interpreted and applied. For example, lead-based paint is specifically defined by measurable thresholds (at least one milligram per square centimeter or more than 0.5% by weight), and covered dwellings are limited to single-family residences built before 1978 where people eat, sleep, and reside.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Kansas should familiarize themselves with the definitions established under Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 65-1,200–65-1,201, as these terms set the scope of obligations under the Residential Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Act. Compliant operators generally confirm whether their properties qualify as "residential dwellings" or "habitations" under the Act — particularly whether a unit was constructed before 1978 — before determining what lead-based paint rules apply. Those who hire contractors for lead-related work typically verify that those contractors hold the appropriate "license" (for business entities) or "certificate" (for individuals) issued by the Kansas Secretary of Health and Environment.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in older housing may be protected by Kansas's Residential Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Act, whose key terms are defined at Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 65-1,200–65-1,201. The Act's coverage is tied to specific definitions — notably, "habitation" applies to pre-1978 residences where people eat, sleep, and reside — so understanding whether a home falls within these definitions can be relevant when questions about lead-based paint arise. Tenants who believe lead hazards are present or that work is being performed by uncertified individuals may consider contacting the Kansas Department of Health and Environment or a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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