http://ksag.washburnlaw.edu/ en-us Copyright Washburn University School of Law Opinions from the Kansas Attorney General hosted by Washburn University School of Law. martin.wisneski@washburn.edu martin.wisneski@washburn.edu Fri, 3 Feb 2012 10:54:00 -0500 Synopsis: An out-of-state entity is neither a Kansas municipality, or housing authority created thereby, nor part of the Division of Housing within the Kansas Development Finance Authority. Such an entity may not act as a "public housing authority" in Kansas. This opinion is intended to clarify and supersede Attorney General Opinion No. 2012-5. Cited herein: K.S.A. 17-2337; 17-2338; 17-2339; 17-2340; 17-2345; K.S.A. 2010 Supp. 74-8950; 74-8957; 74-8958; 42 U.S.C.A. § 1437; 42 U.S.C.A. § 1437a; 42 U.S.C.A. § 1437f. Derek Schmidt Fri, 3 Feb 2012 10:54:00 -0500 http://ksag.washburnlaw.edu/opinions/2012/2012-005a.pdf http://ksag.washburnlaw.edu/opinions/2012/2012-005a.pdf Synopsis: An out-of-state entity is neither a Kansas municipality, or housing authority created thereby, nor part of the Division of Housing within the Kansas Development Finance Authority. Such an entity may not act as a "public housing authority" in Kansas. Cited herein: K.S.A. 17-2337; 17-2338; 17-2339; 17-2340; 17-2345; K.S.A. 2010 Supp. 74-8950; 74-8957; 74-8958; 42 U.S.C.A. § 1437; 42 U.S.C.A. § 1437a; 42 U.S.C.A. § 1437f. Derek Schmidt Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:12:00 -0500 http://ksag.washburnlaw.edu/opinions/2012/2012-005.pdf http://ksag.washburnlaw.edu/opinions/2012/2012-005.pdf Synopsis: The renewal registration fee for a scrap metal dealer is only required after the ten-year registration period has elapsed. The renewal registration requires the payment of both the registration fee and the renewal registration fee at the time of renewal. Cited herein: K.S.A. 2011 Supp. 50-6,112a. Derek Schmidt Tue, 24 Jan 2012 8:20:00 -0500 http://ksag.washburnlaw.edu/opinions/2012/2012-004.pdf http://ksag.washburnlaw.edu/opinions/2012/2012-004.pdf Synopsis: Under the Executive Aircraft test, the "transportation utility fee" (TUF) is a tax because it is a forced contribution on the owners of developed real property in the City of Mission levied for the purpose of raising revenue for the maintenance of governmental services offered to the general public, i.e., maintenance of streets. The TUF is not an ad valorem tax because it is imposed by calculating the estimated number of vehicle trips originating from a property using a trip generation model rather than the value of real property. As such, TUF is an excise tax that the City of Mission is specifically, clearly, and uniformly prohibited from levying or imposing under K.S.A. 2011 Supp. 12-194. Cited herein: Kan. Const., Art. 12, Section 5; K.S.A. 2011 Supp. 12-187 et seq.; K.S.A. 2011 Supp. 12-194. Derek Schmidt Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:30:00 -0500 http://ksag.washburnlaw.edu/opinions/2012/2012-003.pdf http://ksag.washburnlaw.edu/opinions/2012/2012-003.pdf Synopsis: K.S.A. 2011 Supp. 12-16,124 preempts local zoning regulations that prohibit home-based businesses engaged in the sale of firearms or ammunition over the internet. Cited herein: K.S.A. 2011 Supp. 12-16,124; Kan. Const., Art. 12, §5; L. 2007, Ch. 166. Derek Schmidt Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:30:00 -0500 http://ksag.washburnlaw.edu/opinions/2012/2012-002.pdf http://ksag.washburnlaw.edu/opinions/2012/2012-002.pdf Synopsis: The Governor's use of the line-item veto to excise the questioned proviso within Section 175 of 2011 Senate Substitute for House Bill 2014 does not exceed the authority granted to the Governor under Article 2, Section 14(b) of the Constitution of the State of Kansas. Cited herein: Kan. Const., Art. 2, Section 14; K.S.A. 45-307; L. 2011, Ch. 118. Derek Schmidt Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:30:00 -0500 http://ksag.washburnlaw.edu/opinions/2012/2012-001.pdf http://ksag.washburnlaw.edu/opinions/2012/2012-001.pdf Synopsis: 2011 Senate Bill 150 may violate the Contract Clause of the United States Constitution if the application of Section 12(a) results in a substantial impairment of a contractual obligation, and Section 12(a) is either not justified by a significant and legitimate public purpose, or if the substantial impairment of a contractual obligation caused by Section 12(a) is unreasonable in light of the significant and legitimate public purpose which justifies the law. Cited herein: K.S.A. 19-3623f; K.S.A. 75-704. Derek Schmidt Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:55:00 -0500 http://ksag.washburnlaw.edu/opinions/2011/2011-025.pdf http://ksag.washburnlaw.edu/opinions/2011/2011-025.pdf Synopsis: Regulating "the manner of openly carrying a loaded firearm" includes local ordinances requiring firearms to be carried in a holster, with the safety on, and/or within the control of the individual at all times. A city may not completely prohibit the open carry of a loaded firearm on one's person, or in the immediate control of a person, while on property open to the public. Cities may regulate the way, mode, or method of openly carrying a loaded firearm within reaching distance of one's person. A firearm stored in a glove compartment or underneath the seat of a vehicle is within the immediate control of a person. A city may lawfully require firearm permits, regulate training requirements and limit the make, model, and caliber of firearms that may be carried by private security officers while engaged in the duties of a private security officer. A city may not prohibit the concealed carry of firearms by private security officers beyond the restrictions authorized by the Personal and Family Protection Act, K.S.A. 2010 Supp. 75-7c01 et seq. Cited herein: K.S.A. 2010 Supp 12-16,124; K.S.A. 2010 Supp. 75-7c10; K.S.A. 2010 Supp. 75-7c17. Derek Schmidt Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:55:00 -0500 http://ksag.washburnlaw.edu/opinions/2011/2011-024.pdf http://ksag.washburnlaw.edu/opinions/2011/2011-024.pdf Synopsis: K.S.A. 2010 Supp. 74-99b07(b)(3) authorizes the Kansas Bioscience Authority to close an open meeting for the purpose of having an executive session to discuss or consider marketing or operational strategies absent a "contract for" such topics if the KBA finds disclosure of such information would be harmful to its competitive position. A public entity subject to the Kansas Open Meetings Act may conduct meetings outside of Kansas or by teleconference or videoconference if the public entity complies with all of the requirements of the Kansas Open Meetings Act. Cited herein: K.S.A. 2010 Supp. 74-99b02; 77-99b06; 74-99b07; 75-4317; 75-4317a; 75-4319. Derek Schmidt Wed, 28 Dec 2011 11:30:00 -0500 http://ksag.washburnlaw.edu/opinions/2011/2011-023.pdf http://ksag.washburnlaw.edu/opinions/2011/2011-023.pdf Synopsis: The person convicted of a violation of K.S.A. 8-2,144 or 8-1567, or comparable ordinance of a city or resolution of a county in this state is responsible to pay for evaluations required by K.S.A. 8-1008(d). The law does not provide for a waiver of the evaluation fee for a defendant who is indigent. Cited herein: K.S.A. 8-1008, L. 2011 Ch. 105, § 10. Derek Schmidt Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:50:00 -0500 http://ksag.washburnlaw.edu/opinions/2011/2011-022.pdf http://ksag.washburnlaw.edu/opinions/2011/2011-022.pdf Synopsis: In conclusion, it is our opinion that unless a Kansas farm winery qualifies under the 'grandfather' clause found in 27 C.F.R. §4.23(b), K.S.A. 2010 Supp. 41-308a(c) is impliedly preempted by federal regulation as it relates to the percentage of grape variety required to label a wine with Kansas as an appellation of origin. Cited herein: K.S.A. 41-308a, 27 C.F.R. §4.23, U.S. Const., Art. VI, Clause 2. Derek Schmidt Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:50:00 -0500 http://ksag.washburnlaw.edu/opinions/2011/2011-021.pdf http://ksag.washburnlaw.edu/opinions/2011/2011-021.pdf Synopsis: A registered home inspector or an applicant for home inspector registration may be subject to administrative action for offering or delivering any type of commission, referral fee or kickback for the referral of any business. Cited herein: K.S.A. 2010 Supp 58-4505. Derek Schmidt Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:10:00 -0500 http://ksag.washburnlaw.edu/opinions/2011/2011-020.pdf http://ksag.washburnlaw.edu/opinions/2011/2011-020.pdf Synopsis: To be consistent with other Kansas laws prohibiting racing and gaming facilities from loaning money or extending credit to patrons for the purpose of gambling, K.S.A. 2010 Supp. 74-8756(c) should be read to prohibit casinos from loaning money or extending credit to patrons. A service that guarantees paper and electronic checks cashed by patrons at a casino, but does not allow a patron to defer payment or otherwise delay the processing of such checks, is not considered a loan or extension of credit to the patron. Cited herein: K.S.A. 16a-1-301; K.S.A. 2010 Supp. 74-8702; K.S.A. 2010 Supp. 74-8756; K.S.A. 2010 Supp. 74-8819. Derek Schmidt Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:45:00 -0500 http://ksag.washburnlaw.edu/opinions/2011/2011-019.pdf http://ksag.washburnlaw.edu/opinions/2011/2011-019.pdf Synopsis: The Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Services' ability to regulate medical services provided by air ambulances is not preempted by federal law. Cited herein: K.S.A. 2010 Supp. 65-6112; K.S.A. 65-6125; K.S.A. 65-6128. Derek Schmidt Tue, 6 Dec 2011 11:45:00 -0500 http://ksag.washburnlaw.edu/opinions/2011/2011-018.pdf http://ksag.washburnlaw.edu/opinions/2011/2011-018.pdf