Kansas Laws & Regulations
The information contained on this website is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice on any matter. The Information constitutes general information of applicable administrative regulation and/or laws related to general topics in the arena of controlled substance misuse and abuse and may not reflect current legal developments and updates. Please refer to your state legislature for any potential changes.
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Kansas Administrative Regulations (KAR)
Kansas Statutes Annotated (KSA)
Kansas Advertising/Marketing Information
- KSA Sec 65-672 – Same; advertisements of food, drugs, devices or cosmetics deemed false, when.
- KSA 65-1650 – Regulation of advertising of prescription-only drugs; exceptions and exclusions.
Kansas Child Safety Information
- KSA Sec 21-5601 – Endangering a child; aggravated endangering a child.
- KSA 38 Article 22 – Revised Kansas Code for Care of Children
Kansas Compounding Information
- KAR 68 Article 13 – Parenteral Products
- KSA Sec 65-1637e – Compounding of drugs and distribution of compounded drugs; rules and regulations.
Kansas Coroner/Medical Examiner Information
- KSA 22a Article 2 – District Coroners
- CDC – Kansas Coroner/Medical Examiner Laws
Kansas Drug Checking Information (Test Strips)
- KSA Sec 21-5701 – Definitions.
- KSA Sec 21-5709 – Unlawful possession of certain drug precursors and drug paraphernalia.
- KSA Sec 21-5710 – Unlawful distribution of certain drug precursors and drug paraphernalia.
- KSA Sec 21-5711 – Factors to consider when determining what is drug paraphernalia.
- SB 174 – Increasing criminal penalties… (Signed by Gov 5/11/2023)
Kansas Drug Cleanup Information (Methamphetamine & Fentanyl Labs)
- NO SPECIFIC STATE STATUTE OR INFORMATION IDENTIFIED
Kansas Drug Court Information
- KSA Sec 21-6824 – Nonprison sanction; certified drug abuse treatment programs; assessment; supervision by community corrections or court services; discharge from program; exceptions to placement in program; transfer of supervision.
- KSA Sec 21-6825 – Certified drug abuse treatment program for persons who have entered into a diversion agreement; supervision by community corrections or court services; discharge from program; exceptions to placement in program.
- KJB – Rule 190: Specialty Court
- KJB – Rule 191 – Specialty Court Committee
- KJB – Rule 192 – Establishes standards for specialty courts
Kansas Drug Free Workplace Information
- KAR Sec 21-34-7 – Regulation of alcohol and drugs
- KSA Sec 44-706 – Disqualification for benefits; examination by secretary; substance abuse program, approval of; job skills program, approval.
Kansas Drugged Driving Information
- KSA Sec 8-1567 – Driving under the influence; penalties.
Kansas Drug Violations Information
- KSA 21 Article 57 – Crimes Involving Controlled Substances
- KSA 65 Article 6 – Food, Drugs and Cosmetics
- KSA 65 Article 41 – Controlled Substances
- KSA Sec 21-5430(b) – Distribution of a controlled substance causing great bodily harm or death.
Kansas Electronic Prescribing Information
- 68 KAR § 68-2-22 – Electronic transmission of a prescription
- 68 KAR § 68-20-18 – Information concerning prescriptions
- KSA Sec 65-1626 – Pharmacy act, definitions
- KSA Sec 65-1637 – Prescription orders; requirements; compounding, filling and refilling of prescriptions; refusal to fill; brand exchange; interchangeable biological products.
- KSA Sec 65-16,128 – Electronic transmission of prescription orders required, when; exceptions.
- KBOP – Guidance Document for ePrescriber Waivers (2023)
Kansas First Responder Deflection Program(s) Information
- KSA 22 Article 29 – Procedure After Arrest [Sec 22-2906 thru Sec 22-2912]
Kansas 911 – Good Samaritan Information
- Sub Bill for SB419 – Providing immunity from prosecution for certain drug crimes when persons seek or provide medical assistance related to the use of a controlled substance (Approved by Gov 4/30/2024, Effective July 1, 2024)
Kansas Medical Marijuana, Recreational Marijuana & CBD Information
- KDOA – Industrial Hemp Laws and Regulations
- KSA 2 Article 39 – Industrial Hemp
- KSA 65 Article 36 – Marijuana Control
- KSA Sec 65-4105 – Substances included in schedule I.
Kansas Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Information
- KBOP – Guidance for Pharmacy Mobile Narcotic Treatment Centers (2022)
- KSA 65-4012 – Licensure of treatment facilities.
Kansas Naloxone Information
- KAR 68-7-23 – Dispensing and administration of emergency opioid antagonist without a prescription.
- KSA Sec 65-16,127 – Emergency opioid antagonists; dispensing, storing and administering; duties of the state board of pharmacy and first responder agencies; rules and regulations.
- KSA Sec 65-1683 – Required information to be submitted by dispenser; rules and regulations; acceptance of gifts and grants.
Kansas Needle Exchange Programs (NEP) & Syringe Services programs (SSP) Information
- KSA Sec 21-5710 – Unlawful distribution of certain drug precursors and drug paraphernalia.
Kansas Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS), Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal (NOWS) Information
- KSA Sec 38-2223 – Reporting of certain abuse or neglect of children; persons required to report; reports, made to whom; penalties; immunity from liability.
Kansas Opioid Litigation Proceeds Information
- KSA 75 Article 7 – Attorney General. Kansas Fights Addiction Act. [Sec 75-775 thru Sec 75-781]
Kansas Overdose Prevention Centers (OPC), Supervised Consumption Sites (SCS), Supervised Injection Facilities (SIF) Information
- NO SPECIFIC STATE STATUTE OR INFORMATION IDENTIFIED
Kansas Overdose Surveillance/Reporting Information
- NO SPECIFIC STATE STATUTE OR INFORMATION IDENTIFIED
Kansas Pain Management Information
- KSA Sec 65-2838 – Disciplinary action against licensee, registrant, permit holder or certificate holder; procedure; stipulations; temporary suspension or limitation; emergency proceedings; guidelines for use of controlled substances for treatment of pain; written advisory opinions.
- KSA Sec 65-4975 – Pain patient’s quality of care act.
- KSA Sec 65-4976 – Legislative findings on pain treatment.
- KSA Sec 65-4977 – Persons suffering from pain; use of controlled substances for pain treatment.
- KSA Sec 65-4978 – Medical retainer agreement; definitions; requirements; notice.
Kansas Pill Press & Counterfeit Medication Information
- KSA Sec 65-657(m) – Same; unlawful acts.
- KSA Sec 65-682 – Same; penalty.
Kansas Prescription Drug Drop-Off Information
- 68 KAR 68-18-1-3 – Utilization of unused medications
- KSA 65 Article 16 – Regulation of Pharmacists [Sec 65-1668 thru Sec 65-1675]
Kansas Prescription Drug Importation Information
- NO SPECIFIC STATE STATUTE OR INFORMATION IDENTIFIED
Kansas Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Information
- 68 KAR 68-21 – Prescription Monitoring Program
- KSA 65 Article 16 – Regulation of Pharmacists [Sec 65-1681 thru Sec 65-1696]
Kansas Precursor Chemicals/Including Pseudoephedrine Information
- KSA 21 Article 57 – Crimes Involving Controlled Substances
- KSA Sec 21-5709 – Unlawful possession of certain drug precursors and drug paraphernalia.
- KSA Sec 65-16,101 – Statewide electronic logging system for sale of methamphetamine precursor act; definitions.
- KSA Sec 65-16,102 – Same; maintenance of program by the board of pharmacy; rules and regulations; waiver and liability.
- KSA Sec 65-4113 – Substances included in schedule V.
- KSA Sec 75-722 – Kansas bureau of investigation; consultation concerning drug trends; report to legislature.
Kansas Prison/Jail Program(s) Information
- KSA Sec 21-6824 – Nonprison sanction; certified drug abuse treatment programs; assessment; supervision by community corrections or court services; discharge from program; exceptions to placement in program; transfer of supervision.
Kansas School Programs/ Information
- KSA Sec 65-16,127 – Emergency opioid antagonists; dispensing, storing and administering; duties of the state board of pharmacy and first responder agencies; rules and regulations.
- KSA Sec 72-6271 – Drug abuse, referral of pupils for assistance; immunity from civil liability.
- KSA Sec 72-6272 – Alcohol and drug abuse programs; provision authorized.
Kansas Sober Living Homes/Recovery Residence Information
- NO SPECIFIC STATE STATUTE OR INFORMATION IDENTIFIED
Kansas Substance Abuse Services Information
- KAR 30 Article 31 – Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Programs
- KSA 59 Article 29b – Care and Treatment for Persons with an Alcohol of Substance Abuse Problem
- KSA 65 Article 40 – Alcoholism and Intoxication Treatment
Kansas Telemedicine/Telehealth Information
- KSA Sec 65-16,130 – Telepharmacy; definitions; requirements for operation; state board of pharmacy rules and regulations.
Last Updated – 7/21/2024
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