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65-5301. Definitions. As used in this act: (a) "Asbestos project" means an activity undertaken to remove or encapsulate friable asbestos containing materials. (b) "Business entity" means a partnership, firm, association, corporation, sole proprietorship or other business concern. (c) "License" means an authorization issued by the secretary permitting a business entity to engage in an asbestos project. (d) "Secretary" means the secretary of health and environment. (e) "Friable asbestos containing material" means any material that contains more than 1% asbestos, by weight, which is applied to ceilings, walls, structural members, piping, ductwork or any other part of a building and which, when dry, may be crumbled, pulverized or reduced to powder by hand pressure. (f) "Asbestos" means that asbestiform varieties of: Chrysotile, crocidolite, amosite, anthophyllite, tremolite and actinolite. History: L. 1985, ch. 203, § 1; L. 2016, ch. 20, § 1; July 1. Law Review and Bar Journal References: "When the Tail Wags the Dog: Environmental Considerations and Strategies in Business Acquisitions, Sales and Merger Transactions," Charles P. Efflandt, 39 W.L.J. 28 (1999). 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