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.