75-2756. Conveyance of property located in Johnson county to the Shawnee Tribe. (a) Subject to the provisions of this section, the state historical society, for and on behalf of the state of Kansas, is hereby authorized to convey to the Shawnee Tribe all of the rights, title and interest in the following described real estate, and any improvements thereon, located in Johnson county, Kansas, containing 0.52 acres more or less:

Beginning at point 754.2 feet east and 336 feet south of the center of section 11, township 12, range 24, thence west 150 feet, thence south 140 feet, thence east 150 feet, thence north 140 feet to point of beginning. The same being the burial ground in S.E. Corner of the Methodist Church reserve as recorded on page 140 Book 94 of Deeds.

(b) Conveyance of such rights, title and interest in such real estate, and any improvements thereon, shall be executed in the name of the state historical society by the executive director of the state historical society by quitclaim deed without the necessity of appraisal, bid or publication and shall not be subject to the provisions of K.S.A. 75-3043a, and amendments thereto. No exchange and conveyance of real estate, and any improvements thereon, as authorized by this section shall be made by the executive director until the deeds and conveyances have been reviewed and approved by the attorney general.

(c) The Shawnee Tribe agrees to pay all costs related to the conveyance and shall grant the state a historic preservation easement that will reflect current federal preservation laws regarding properties listed in the national register of historic places. The Shawnee Tribe further agrees that such land described in subsection (a) and any land adjacent to or near the cemetery shall not be used as a casino or other gaming facility.

History: L. 2022, ch. 53, § 1; July 1.