Kansas § 58-3224 - Regulation by local governments; taking of range for certain uses prohibited

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§ 58-3224. Regulation by local governments; taking of range for certain uses prohibited

58-3224. Regulation by local governments; taking of range for certain uses prohibited. (a) Except as otherwise provided, the provisions of this act shall not prohibit a local unit of government from regulating the location and construction of a sport shooting range.(b) No person or governmental entity may take title to property which has a permanently located and improved sport shooting range, by condemnation, eminent domain or similar process when the proposed use of said property would be for shooting related activities or recreational activities or for private or commercial development. However, this provision does not limit governmental exercise of eminent domain or easement necessary for infrastructure additions or improvements, such as highways, waterways or utilities.History: L. 2001, ch. 185, § 7; July 1.

Source: official Kansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 58-3224 ("Regulation by local governments; taking of range for certain uses prohibited") is part of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of Kansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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