Same; abatement

65-171b. Same; abatement. It shall be the duty of the attorney general, on presentation by the secretary of health and environment of evidence of abatable pollution of the surface waters detrimental to the animal or aquatic life in the state, to take such action as may be necessary to secure the abatement of such pollution. History: L. 1927, ch. 239, § 2; L. 1974, ch. 352, § 37; July 1. Law Review and Bar Journal References: Use of attorney general's power to abate pollution, has never been requested by board of health, "Legal Muscle for the Fight Against Pollution," 9 W.L.J. 342, 358 (1970). Attorney General's Opinions: Cited in reference to KDHE administration of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System. 87-130. Confined animal feeding operations; environmental impact; contamination of soil and water; application and enforcement of federal and state laws; legislative authority. 98-2. 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