Kansas Statutes Chapter 19. Counties and County Officers § 19-3701. Sanitary codes in certain counties; definitions

The term “sanitary code” as used in this act shall mean rules and regulations designed to minimize or control those environments and environmental conditions that may adversely affect the health and well-being of the public. Such environments and environmental conditions may include, but are not restricted to: Sewerage and sewage disposal; water supply; food and food handling; insects and rodents; refuse storage, collection and disposal; housing, trailers and trailer courts.

The term “local health department” as used in this act shall mean any county, city-county, or multi-county health department created or organized by the county commissioners in this state for the purpose of protecting the public health and welfare of the citizens of the county and enforcing public health laws in the county and employing one or more full-time sanitation personnel.