Sanitary code; penalties; prosecution

19-3707. Sanitary code; penalties; prosecution. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), any violation of any provision of a sanitary code shall be deemed to be a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine not to exceed $200 for each offense, and each day's violation shall constitute a separate offense. It shall be the duty of the county attorney of each county to prosecute any person who shall violate any provision of a sanitary code. (b) In counties where the prosecution of the violation of the sanitary code is conducted in accordance with the provisions of the code for enforcement of county codes and resolutions, the penalties prescribed pursuant to such code shall apply. The county counselor or the county counselor's designee shall conduct such prosecution. History: L. 1955, ch. 292, § 7; L. 1991, ch. 81, § 2; April 18. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026