On and after October 1, 2004, the Kansas department of agriculture shall succeed to whatever right, title or interest the department of health and environment has acquired in any real property in this state concerning the functions transferred by this act or by 2004 Executive Reorganization Order No. 32, and the authority shall hold the same for and in the name of the state of Kansas. On and after October 1, 2004, whenever any statute, contract, deed or other document concerns the power or authority of the department of health and environment or the secretary of the department of health and environment concerning the functions transferred by this act or by 2004 Executive Reorganization Order No. 32 to acquire, hold or dispose of real property or any interest therein, the Kansas department of agriculture shall succeed to such power or authority.
K.S.A. 74-587