65-172. Sanitary supervision by secretary of health and environment. In the interest of the public health, and to prevent the spread of contagious and infectious diseases, the secretary of health and environment is charged with the sanitary supervision of all barber shops, barber schools, public bathhouses and public bathrooms in the state. History: L. 1909, ch. 224, § 1; R.S. 1923, 65-172; L. 1974, ch. 352, § 43; July 1. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. "Hairdressing and beauty-parlor" proprietor not a barber. Keith v. State Barber Board, 112 Kan. 834, 836, 212 P. 871. 2. City ordinance regulating barbers in conflict with state law held invalid. Trimble v. City of Topeka, 147 Kan. 111, 113, 75 P.2d 241.