2-1218. Same; unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful, and a violation of this act, for any person; (a) to operate any anhydrous ammonia facility, any transportation equipment, or to sell or offer to sell any anhydrous ammonia, unless (1) the product container, piping, valves, hose, appurtenances and equipment are constructed and installed in accordance with the regulations adopted under the provisions of K.S.A. 2-1212, as supplemented and amended; and

(2) the product container, piping, valves, hose, appurtenances and other equipment are adequately maintained; and

(3) the stationary product container is located as required in the regulations adopted pursuant to K.S.A. 2-1212, as supplemented and amended: Provided, This subsection shall not apply (A) to a stationary product container located prior to the adoption of the regulations, or (B) to a stationary product container properly located at the time of its installation.

(b) To use any product container, piping, valve, hose, appurtenances or other equipment for handling anhydrous ammonia which is defective or which is otherwise unsafe.

(c) To fail to provide, or fail to have available, for use such safety material and such effective safety equipment, as required by regulation.

(d) To impede, obstruct or hinder, or to otherwise prevent or to attempt to prevent, any authorized state administrative personnel or employee in the performance of his or her duties in connection with the administration of this act.

History: L. 1969, ch. 6, § 7; July 1.