Monday, June 25, 1979
Summer Session Kansan
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Laws affect liquor, taxes
Bv Staff and Wire Reports
Kansans will have to deal with 242 more state laws beginning July 1, as a result of legislation passed since January. The products of the Kansas Legislature's labors will govern, among other things, the way Kansans drink navy and die.
One of the most controversial issues confronted by the Legislature in recent years, liquor by the drink, will become law effective July 1. For the first time in 99 years, Kansans will be able to purchase alcohol in drink legally, but only in private clubs.
The new law eliminates the need for lumber pools, and stipulates that local units of government will receive a 10 percent reduction in alcohol beverages by any private club.
ALTHOUGH LIQUOR by the drink has received extensive publicity, more people probably will be affected by the new tax laws. One law eliminates a 3 percent state tax from electricity, natural gas or utility bills for residential or agricultural use.
Another controversial piece of legislation taking effect July 1, would allow a terminally ill adult to direct that life-sustaining procedures not be used to prolong his or her life.
The tax also will be removed from sales of other fuel for residential heating or lighting and from charges for most non-commercial use of telephone use of telegram services.
OTHER NEW LAWS effective July 1
includes measures which will:
- Increase the individual Kansas income tax exemption from $750 to $1,000, which could result in a 900 savings per year for a family of four.
- Require a color photograph of the holder on each driver's license. Many Kansans have licenses already with optional photos.
- Make it unlawful for a person to lend or knowingly permit use of a driver's license by anyone under the age of 21 when used for purchase of liquor or cereal malt beverages.
- REQUIRE ALL persons 18 years and under to wear approved protective headgear while driving or riding a motorcycle. The manufacturer must be mandatory only for those under 18.
- Broaden the jurisdiction of small claims courts to hear cases involving up to $500. The previous limit was $300. Another change provides that in the event of an unsuccessful appeal, attorneys' fees must be awarded to the party that did not appeal.
- Authorize the development of lighting standards for public buildings for possible occupancy.
- Allow state salary or state retirement payments for state employees to be deposited directly in the accounts of the respective individuals; allow the option of health maintenance organization coverage; allow payment (or travel), hotels and meals when you go out of town on state business, and authorize a plan of deferred compensation.
- Allow a city to enter into contracts with a company that is a resident can make payments for the city.
alternative to exclusive custody by one parent.
- Allow a district court in a divorce action to award joint custody of children as an
- Provide a procedure under which the voters of a county, city or township may议权 intangibles tax. The law also provides an exemption on the first $3,000 of income from intangibles for disabled persons or for those 60 years and older who have a total income greater than $250,000.
- **PROVIDE FOR THE use of photographs of stolen property in evidence so the rightful owner of such property may hold possession in a shorter period of time.**
- Generally prohibit disclosure of arrest records when the person arrested has been found not guilty or when charges have been dismissed.
- Establish a new state aid program for bilingual education for certain national origin minority pupils who are excluded from effective participation in the school program because they are unable to speak and understand English.
- Delay the date that school districts are required to provide special education for exceptionally bright students from July 1, 1979, to July 1, 1980.
- ALLOW FAMILY members to petition a district court for issuance of protective orders designed to halt abuse. Such orders may grant possession of the residence to one party, allow temporary custody of the children and order support payments.
- Make state and local units of government liable for damages caused by negligent or wrongful acts of their employees acting within the scope of their liability in a community is provided from damages resulting from certain functions and actions.
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Driver alleges watery gasoline
By JEFF KIOUS Staff Reporter
Two people said Saturday that they suspected some area gasoline stations of pumping gas mixed with water into customers' tanks.
However, samples taken from six area gas stations revealed no water
Sandy Merrifield, Baldwin, said that two weeks ago, after she filled her car with gas at the Zarco station five miles south of Houston, she learned the car's engine began sputtering and stalling.
"I suspected that there was water in the gas because the engine had been tuned up the week before at Bob's Imports," she said.
Merrifield said she took the car back to Bob's Imports, 545 Minnesota St., where owner B Skaggs ran a test on some of the gas in her tank.
Skaggs said, "I took a sample of the gas and watched the water separate."
AFTER SKAGGS ran the test on her car, Merrifield said, she went to the Consumer Affairs Association in Lawrence.
A sample of regular gas taken from Zarco yesterday and placed in a glass jar showed no visible traces of water. If water had been in the sample, separation would have occurred immediately because water is heavier than gas.
Darryl Stone of Consumer Affairs said Friday that he contacted the owner of Zarco and explained to him that the Consumer office would be looking into the incident.
The owner of the station declined to comment about the allegations.
In other cases, Skaggs said he suspected that most of the gas stations on Ninth Street had been selling gas during the winter mixed with water.
"I had some customers come in during the winter and complain that their engines were not running right," he said, "and there was water in some of their tanks."
GAS SAMPLES taken at three service stations on Ninth Street yesterday showed
In addition to these gas stations, samples were taken at two stations on low Street. These stations also revealed visible traces of water in the regular gas.
primarily from condensation on the inside of the tank.
But water in gasoline storage tanks is not uncommon, according to C.A. Bowers, manager of engineering and maintenance of the standard division of the Standard Oil Company.
Bowers said water accumulated
"Condensation usually occurs because the gasoline has a higher temperature than the underground tank it is pumped into," he said.
BOWERS SAID some water also got into gasoline during the refining process.
To prevent the water level from reaching the pump, he said, the attendants at Standard Oil stations are instructed to test periodsically to monitor the water level.
Although water is heavier than gasoline and sinks to the bottom, Bowers said, the pump used to bring the gasoline out of the tank five inches above the bottom of the tank.
Once the water level reaches the five-inch mark, he said, a submersible pump is used to remove the water.
The solution to eliminating the water condensation in the tanks is not to let them run down, Bowers said.
Bowers also said water accumulation in underground tanks had increased because the gasoline shortage had forced some station owners to let gasoline levels run down. As the gas is pumped out, more air enters the tank causing more condensation.
COME CELEBRATE LIQUOR by the DRINK AT THE SANCTUARY'S HAWAIAN LUAU
On June 30, the pig roast, at $7.00 per person, will start the evenings festivities. BBQ baked beans, corn on the cob, and french and garlic bread are included.
For a special treat, Paul Gray's Jazz Band will be on the deck from 10:00-11:00.
At midnight, free champagne punch will be served in honor of the occasion.
Reservations required.
Call 843-0540 11-5:00 pm
Members and guests only
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