Killing unconfined, diseased or exposed animals

47-614. Killing unconfined, diseased or exposed animals. When in the opinion of the commissioner it shall be necessary to prevent the spread of any contagious or infectious diseases among the domestic animals of this state, to destroy animals affected with or which have been exposed to any such disease, or which are unconfined in violation of any quarantine order, he shall determine what animals shall be killed and cause the same to be killed and the carcasses disposed of as in his judgment will best protect the health of the domestic animals of the locality. History: L. 1911, ch. 312, § 5; R.S. 1923, 47-614; L. 1947, ch. 303, § 1; April 15. Source or prior law: L. 1884, ch. 2, § 4; L. 1905, ch. 495, § 7. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Commissioner's decision equivalent to judgment of court of condemnation. Cory v. Graybill, 96 Kan. 20, 26, 149 P. 717. 2. When certificate of livestock commissioner open to attack. Bank v. Cloud County, 101 Kan. 37, 38, 165 P. 870. 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