Kansas Statutes Chapter 55. Oil and Gas § 55-904. Disposal of salt water; penalties for violations

(1) To knowingly and willfully dispose of or cause the disposal of salt water produced in conjunction with the production of oil or natural gas except in the manner and locations prescribed by K.S.A. 55-901 and 55-1003, and amendments thereto, and rules and regulations adopted pursuant to such sections, or as permitted by the commission;

(2) to dispose of any substance not exempt under 40 C.F.R. 261.4(b)(5), as revised July 1, 1997, in a class II disposal or injection well;

(3) to knowingly contract for the transportation of such salt water with a person, firm, corporation, partnership or other association of persons who is not licensed under the provisions of K.S.A. 66-1,114, and amendments thereto; or

(4) to own or operate any motor vehicle which, while being used for the transportation of such salt water, contains an operable “trip-lever” or similar device which is installed in such manner as to allow access to any person while riding in the passenger compartment of such vehicle.

(1) A severity level 9, nonperson felony; and

(2) a severity level 8, nonperson felony on a second or subsequent violation of subsection (a).