Kansas Administrative Regulations
Agency 115 - KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE, PARKS AND TOURISM
Article 30 - BOATING
Section 115-30-9 - Water event permit; application and requirements

Universal Citation: KS Admin Regs 115-30-9

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 39, September 26, 2024

(a) A water event permit shall be required for any event as described in K.S.A. 1989 Supp. 32-1149. A special event permit issued under K.A.R. 115-8-21 shall satisfy the requirement for a water event permit on department lands and waters if processed in compliance with provisions of subsections (b) and (d) of K.A.R. 115-30-9.

(b) Any person may apply to the secretary for a water event permit. The application shall be on forms provided by the department and each applicant shall provide the following information:

(1) the name of the applicant;

(2) the address of the applicant;

(3) the location of the event;

(4) the date and time of the event;

(5) a description of the event;

(6) estimated number of boats and individuals participating;

(7) a description of safety measures to be utilized for the protection of the public and water event participants including, but not limited to:
(A) traffic control;

(B) lifeguards;

(C) patrol boats equipped with life saving equipment;

(D) first aid equipment; and

(E) fire extinguishers;

(8) written approval for the event from the controlling authority of the water to be used; and

(9) other information as required by the secretary.

(c) Each water event permit application may include multiple events if the events to be covered under the water event permit are all conducted on the same area or body of water.

(d) Each application for a water event shall be submitted not less than 30 days prior to the proposed event.

(e) A water event permit shall be valid for the period of time as specified in the permit, but shall not extend beyond December 31 of the year in which the water event permit was issued.

(f) A water event involving 25 or fewer participants shall not require payment of the water event permit fee.

(g) Each water event shall be conducted in conformance with conditions established by the department in the water event permit.

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