The bill amends K.S.A. 12-16,138 to authorize cities and counties to conduct interior inspections of residential properties without the occupant's consent under specific circumstances. These circumstances include inspections conducted pursuant to an administrative warrant or when there is probable cause of imminent danger related to health and safety. The bill also clarifies that this provision does not apply to mixed-use residential and commercial properties and does not prevent cities or counties from conducting plan reviews, periodic construction inspections, or final occupancy inspections as required by building permits.

Additionally, the bill repeals the existing section of K.S.A. 12-16,138, which may have contained previous regulations regarding residential property inspections. The new legal language emphasizes the conditions under which inspections can occur, ensuring that health and safety concerns are prioritized while also allowing lawful occupants to request inspections for code violations. The act will take effect upon its publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 12-16