Chapter 65 — PUBLIC HEALTH

65-904. When bodies not to be delivered to medical school; burial by relatives or friends; unclaimed body of deceased inmate. (a) Except as provided by subsection (b), if the deceased person during such person's last sickness requests to be buried, or if burial is provided for un…

65-905. Penalty for violations. Every person who shall deliver up a body of any deceased person in violation of or contrary to the provisions of this act, and any person who shall receive such body knowing the same to have been delivered contrary to any of the provisions of this …

65-1001. History: R.S. 1923, 65-1001; L. 1929, ch. 215, § 1; L. 1931, ch. 232, § 1; L. 1943, ch. 220, § 1; Repealed, L. 1957, ch. 343, § 91; July 1. Source or Prior Law: L. 1901, ch. 254, § 3; L. 1913, ch. 290, § 8; Revised, 1923. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Act held constitutional and v…

65-1002. History: R.S. 1923, 65-1002; Repealed, L. 1957, ch. 343, § 91; July 1. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Power of medical board to prescribe rules, etc., stated. Jones v. Board of Medical Examination, 111 Kan. 813, 818, 208 P. 639. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL Gene…

65-1003. History: L. 1901, ch. 254, § 4; L. 1913, ch. 290, § 9; R.S. 1923, 65-1003; Repealed, L. 1957, ch. 343, § 91; July 1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session D…

65-1004. History: L. 1915, ch. 3, § 10; R.S. 1923, 65-1004; L. 1931, ch. 233, § 1; L. 1943, ch. 269, § 11; L. 1953, ch. 288, § 1; Repealed, L. 1957, ch. 343, § 91; July 1. Source or Prior Law: L. 1901, ch. 254, § 5; L. 1911, ch. 297, § 1; L. 1913, ch. 290, § 13. Previous | Next L…

65-1004a. History: L. 1933, ch. 276, § 1; L. 1953, ch. 288, § 2; Repealed, L. 1957, ch. 343, § 91; July 1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived S…

65-1005. History: L. 1901, ch. 254, § 6; L. 1908, ch. 63, § 1; L. 1913, ch. 290, § 10; R.S. 1923, 65-1005; Repealed, L. 1957, ch. 343, § 91; July 1. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Use of "domestic medicines" no defense where fee accepted. State v. Huff, 75 Kan. 585, 90 P. 279. 2. Sufficienc…

65-1006. History: L. 1901, ch. 254, § 7; L. 1913, ch. 290, § 11; R.S. 1923, 65-1006; Repealed, L. 1957, ch. 343, § 91; July 1. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Suit for medical services; allegations of authority insufficient. Westbrook v. Nelson, 64 Kan. 436, 67 P. 884. 2. Prosecution for pra…

65-1007. History: L. 1901, ch. 254, § 8; R.S. 1923, 65-1007; Repealed, L. 1957, ch. 343, § 91; July 1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived Schoo…

65-1008. History: L. 1903, ch. 358, § 1; L. 1913, ch. 290, § 12; R.S. 1923, 65-1008; Repealed, L. 1957, ch. 343, § 91; July 1. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Mandamus to compel issuance of license by board considered. Haas v. Hassig, 120 Kan. 29, 242 P. 127. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COOR…

65-1009. History: L. 1909, ch. 228, § 1; R.S. 1923, 65-1009; Repealed, L. 1933, ch. 276, § 3; March 15. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived Scho…

65-1010. History: L. 1937, ch. 270, § 1; Repealed, L. 1957, ch. 343, § 91; July 1. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Cited; city ordinance regulating barbers in conflict with state law held invalid. Trimble v. City of Topeka, 147 Kan. 111, 117, 75 P.2d 241. 2. Act does not violate state or fed…

65-1011. History: L. 1937, ch. 270, § 2; Repealed, L. 1957, ch. 343, § 91; July 1. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Act does not violate state or federal constitution; injunction properly granted. State, ex rel., v. Cooper, 147 Kan. 710, 716, 78 P.2d 884. 2. Action to enjoin from unlawful pra…

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65-1101. History: L. 1913, ch. 231, § 3; L. 1921, ch. 267, § 2; R.S. 1923, 65-1101; Repealed, L. 1949, ch. 331, § 16; June 30. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session …

65-1102. History: L. 1913, ch. 231, § 4; L. 1921, ch. 267, § 3; R.S. 1923, 65-1102; L. 1933, ch. 223, § 1; L. 1945, ch. 250, § 1; Repealed, L. 1949, ch. 331, § 16; June 30. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC …

65-1103. History: R.S. 1923, 65-1103; Repealed, L. 1943, ch. 269, § 28; June 30. Source or Prior Law: L. 1913, ch. 231, § 5; L. 1921, ch. 267, § 4. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATU…

65-1104. History: L. 1921, ch. 267, § 5; R.S. 1923, 65-1104; L. 1933, ch. 223, § 2; L. 1945, ch. 251, § 1; Repealed, L. 1949, ch. 331, § 16; June 30. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STA…

65-1111. History: L. 1943, ch. 224, § 1; L. 1945, ch. 252, § 1; Repealed, L. 1949, ch. 331, § 16; June 30. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived S…

65-1112. History: L. 1943, ch. 224, § 2; Repealed, L. 1945, ch. 252, § 2; June 28. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents …

65-1113. Definitions. When used in this act and the act of which this section is amendatory: (a) "Board" means the board of nursing. (b) "Diagnosis" in the context of nursing practice means that identification of and discrimination between physical and psychosocial signs and symp…

65-1114. Unlawful acts. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person: (1) To practice or to offer to practice professional nursing in this state; (2) to use any title, abbreviation, letters, figures, sign, card or device to indicate that any person is a registered professional nurse; …

65-1115. Licensure of professional nurses; qualifications of applicants; examination; refresher course; renewal license; title and abbreviation; temporary permit; exempt license. (a) Qualifications of applicants. An applicant for a license to practice as a registered professional…

65-1116. Licensure of practical nurses; qualifications of applicants; examination; refresher course; renewal license; title and abbreviation; temporary permit; exempt license. (a) Qualification. An applicant for a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse shall: (1) Have …

65-1117. Renewal of license; inactive license, fee; continuing education requirements; rules and regulations; notification of change in name or address or criminal conviction; multi-state license. (a) All licenses issued under the provisions of this act, whether initial or renewa…

65-1118. Fees. (a) The board shall collect in advance fees provided for in this act as fixed by the board, but not exceeding: Application for single-state license—professional nurse $150 Application for single-state license—practical nurse 100 Application for single-state biennia…

65-1118a. Fees; consultants' travel expenses. (a) The board shall collect fees provided for in this act as fixed by the board, but not exceeding: Application for approval—schools and programs of nursing $1,000.00 Annual fee of approval—schools and programs of nursing 400 Applicat…

65-1119. Schools of nursing; approval; approval of providers of continuing education offerings; application fee; criteria for evaluating out-of-state schools; nationally accredited schools of nursing. (a) Application for approval. An approved school of nursing is one which has be…

65-1120. Grounds for disciplinary actions; proceedings; witnesses; costs; professional incompetency defined; criminal justice record information. (a) Grounds for disciplinary actions. The board may deny, revoke, limit or suspend any license or authorization to practice nursing as…

65-1120a. Reinstatement of revoked licenses; burden of proof; board of nursing report to legislature. (a) A person whose license has been revoked may apply for reinstatement of the license after the expiration of three years from the effective date of the revocation. Application …

65-1121. History: L. 1949, ch. 331, § 10; L. 1975, ch. 316, § 8; L. 1978, ch. 240, § 7; L. 1983, ch. 206, § 11; Repealed, L. 1984, ch. 313, § 157; July 1, 1985. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REV…

65-1121a. Judicial review of board's actions. (a) Any agency action of the board of nursing pursuant to the Kansas nurse practice act is subject to review in accordance with the Kansas judicial review act. (b) This section shall be part of and supplemental to the Kansas nurse pra…

65-1122. Misdemeanors; penalties. It is a violation of law for any person, firm, corporation or association to: (a) Sell or fraudulently obtain or furnish any nursing diploma, license or record or aid or abet therein; (b) practice professional nursing, practical nursing or practi…

65-1123. Injunctions. When it appears to the board that any person is violating any of the provisions of this act or that any person, firm, corporation, institution or association is employing (except as permitted under K.S.A. 65-1124 and amendments thereto) a person to perform p…

65-1124. Acts which are not prohibited. No provisions of this law shall be construed as prohibiting: (a) Gratuitous nursing by friends or members of the family; (b) the incidental care of the sick by domestic servants or persons primarily employed as housekeepers; (c) caring for …

65-1125. History: L. 1949, ch. 331, § 14; Repealed, L. 1975, ch. 316, § 13; July 1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents…

65-1126. Invalidity of part. If any provision of this act or the application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the act which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to …

65-1127. Reporting of malpractice incidents and other information; immunity from liability in civil actions for reporting, communicating and investigating certain information concerning alleged malpractice incidents and other information; conditions. (a) A licensee shall report t…

65-1128. History: L. 1978, ch. 240, § 2; L. 1980, ch. 186, § 3; Repealed, L. 1983, ch. 206, § 15; April 28. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived …

65-1129. Rules and regulations. The board shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this act [*]. History: L. 1978, ch. 240, § 9; July 1. * This act means 65-1113, 65-1114, 65-1117, 65-1119, 65-1120, 65-1121, 65-1122 and 65-1…

65-1130. Advanced practice registered nurse; standards and requirements for licensure; rules and regulations; roles, titles and abbreviations; prescription of drugs authorized; licensure of currently registered individuals; malpractice insurance coverage required, exceptions. (a)…

65-1131. Advanced practice registered nurse; licensure; fees; license with temporary permit; exempt license; inactive license. (a) (1) Licensure. Upon application to the board by any professional nurse in this state and upon satisfaction of the standards and requirements establis…

65-1132. Renewal of license for advanced practice registered nurse; reinstatement of lapsed license. (a) All licenses issued under the provisions of this act, whether initial or renewal, shall expire every two years. The expiration date shall be established by rules and regulatio…

65-1133. Same; educational and training programs for advanced practice registered nurses; approval; survey; nationally accredited programs. (a) An approved educational and training program for advanced practice registered nurses is a program conducted in Kansas which has been app…

65-1134. Citation of Kansas nurse practice act. The acts contained in article 11 of chapter 65 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated and amendments thereto or made specifically supplemental thereto shall be construed together and may be cited as the Kansas nurse practice act. History:…

65-1135. Complaint or information relating to complaint confidential; exceptions. (a) Any complaint or report, record or other information relating to the investigation of a complaint about a person licensed by the board which is received, obtained or maintained by the board is c…

65-1136. Intravenous fluid therapy; qualifications of licensed practical nurses to administer; definitions; rules and regulations; advisory committee established; prohibitions; exceptions. (a) As used in this section: (1) "Provider" means a person who is approved by the board to …