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K.S.A. § 76-2053 — KS Code / Chapter 76 / Article 20 / Section 76-2053
76-2053 - Same; acquisition by historical society; title examination by attorney general.
Status: in_force

76-2053. Same; acquisition by historical society; title examination by attorney general. (a) The state historical society is hereby authorized to acquire by purchase, from moneys appropriated for such purpose, or to acquire by gift, grant or donation the Lecompton constitutional hall and land described in K.S.A. 76-2052 in fee simple in the name of the state. If such building and land are to be acquired by purchases, before any agreement is made to purchase such building and land, three disinterested appraisers shall be appointed in accordance with K.S.A. 75-3043a and amendments thereto to determine the market value thereof and no agreement shall be entered into nor purchase made of such building and land so appraised for a consideration greater than such market value appraisal.

(b) The property comprised of the Lecompton constitutional hall and land described in K.S.A. 76-2052 shall be acquired in the name of the state of Kansas. If such property is acquired by purchase, the state historical society shall not issue a voucher in payment thereof until the attorney general has examined the abstract of title to the property and determined that such conveyance would convey property in fee simple to the state of Kansas. If such property is acquired by gift, grant or donation, the state historical society shall not accept the property until the attorney general has examined the abstract of title to the property and determined that such conveyance would convey property in fee simple to the state of Kansas.
K.S.A. § 38-2006 — KS Code / Chapter 38 / Article 20 / Section 38-2006
38-2006 - Same; duty of secretary to advise and consult.
Status: in_force

38-2006. Same; duty of secretary to advise and consult. The secretary for children and families shall advise and consult with the secretary of health and environment on issues relating to children's health status.
K.S.A. § 59-30,188 — KS Code / Chapter 59 / Article 30 / Section 59-30,188
59-30,188 - Personal liability of conservator.
Status: in_force

59-30,188. Personal liability of conservator. (a) Except as otherwise agreed by a conservator, the conservator is not personally liable on a contract properly entered into in a fiduciary capacity in the course of administration of the conservatorship estate unless the conservator fails to reveal the conservator's representative capacity in the contract or before entering into the contract.

(b) A conservator is personally liable for an obligation arising from control of property of the conservatorship estate or an act or omission occurring in the course of administration of the conservatorship estate only if the conservator is personally at fault.

(c) A claim based on a contract entered into by a conservator in a fiduciary capacity, an obligation arising from control of property included in the conservatorship estate, or a tort committed in the course of administration of the conservatorship estate may be asserted against the conservatorship estate in a proceeding against the conservator in a fiduciary capacity, whether or not the conservator is personally liable for the claim.

(d) A question of liability between a conservatorship estate and the conservator personally may be determined in a proceeding for accounting, surcharge, or indemnification or another appropriate proceeding or action.
K.S.A. § 58-2563 — KS Code / Chapter 58 / Article 25 / Section 58-2563
58-2563 - Unlawful removal or exclusion of tenant; diminished services; damages; security deposit.
Status: in_force

58-2563. Unlawful removal or exclusion of tenant; diminished services; damages; security deposit. If the landlord unlawfully removes or excludes the tenant from the premises or willfully diminishes services to the tenant by interrupting or causing the interruption of electric, gas, water or other essential service to the tenant, the tenant may recover possession or terminate the rental agreement and, in either case, recover an amount not more than one and one-half (1 1 / 2 ) months' periodic rent or the damages sustained by the tenant, whichever is greater. If the rental agreement is terminated, the landlord shall return that portion of the security deposit recoverable by the tenant under K.S.A. 58-2550.
K.S.A. § 8-1411 — KS Code / Chapter 8 / Article 14 / Section 8-1411
8-1411 - "Crosswalk" defined.
Status: in_force

8-1411. "Crosswalk" defined. "Crosswalk" means:

(a) That part of a roadway at an intersection included within the connections of the lateral lines of sidewalks on opposite sides of the highway measured from the curbs or, in the absence of curbs, from the edges of the traversable roadway; or

(b) Any portion of a roadway at an intersection or elsewhere distinctly indicated for pedestrian crossing by lines or other markings on the surface.
K.S.A. § 84-2-511 — KS Code / Chapter 84 / Article 2 / Section 84-2-511
84-2-511 - Tender of payment by buyer; payment by check.
Status: in_force

84-2-511. Tender of payment by buyer; payment by check. (1) Unless otherwise agreed tender of payment is a condition to the seller's duty to tender and complete any delivery.

(2) Tender of payment is sufficient when made by any means or in any manner current in the ordinary course of business unless the seller demands payment in legal tender and gives any extension of time reasonably necessary to procure it.

(3) Subject to the provisions of this act on the effect of an instrument on an obligation (K.S.A. 84-3-310), payment by check is conditional and is defeated as between the parties by dishonor of the check on due presentment.
K.S.A. § 36-518 — KS Code / Chapter 36 / Article 5 / Section 36-518
36-518 - Inspections of lodging establishments; compliance; rules and regulations.
Status: in_force

36-518. Inspections of lodging establishments; compliance; rules and regulations. (a) Except as provided in subsections (e) and (f) of K.S.A. 36-502, and amendments thereto, the secretary shall inspect or cause to be inspected every lodging establishment in this state. Any lodging establishment in this state shall be inspected upon receipt of a complaint indicating that such lodging establishment does not comply with the applicable standards promulgated in the lodging inspection act or rules and regulations adopted thereunder. The secretary or the secretary's lawful agent shall have the right of entry and access thereto, at any reasonable time.

(b) Whenever, upon inspection, it is determined that any lodging establishment does not comply with the applicable standards promulgated in the lodging inspection act or rules and regulations adopted thereunder, the secretary shall give written or electronic notice to the owner, proprietor, licensee or agent in charge of such establishment of the changes or alterations necessary to comply with such standards. Such notice shall:

(1) Order the establishment to comply with the applicable standards within a period of time specified in the notice, which shall be not less than 10 days, except that a shorter period of time may be provided in the notice whenever the secretary believes it essential to protect the public health and safety; and

(2) state that the license for such establishment, if applicable, shall be subject to suspension or revocation for failure to comply with the applicable standards within the time specified.

(c) The licensee or operator of any establishment given notice pursuant to this section may apply to the secretary for an extension of the time specified in the notice. The secretary shall review such application and may grant or deny such application or modify the provisions of the notice with respect to the time for compliance with any of the particulars stated in the notice.

(d) Upon reinspection of any lodging establishment given notice pursuant to this section, if it is determined that such establishment does not comply with the applicable standards promulgated in the lodging inspection act and rules and regulations adopted thereunder, the secretary, after providing notice and an opportunity for a hearing in accordance with the provisions of the Kansas administrative procedure act, may suspend or revoke the license issued for such establishment.

(e) The secretary is authorized to receive lodging inspection reports from qualified individuals, private entities or public entities to determine compliance with lodging standards promulgated pursuant to the lodging inspection act, and amendments thereto. The secretary is authorized to promulgate such rules and regulations as are necessary to receive such inspection reports.
K.S.A. § 12-5230 — KS Code / Chapter 12 / Article 52 / Section 12-5230
12-5230 - Bonds tax exempt.
Status: in_force

12-5230. Bonds tax exempt. Any bond issued under the provisions of this act, together with the interest thereon and income therefrom, shall be exempt from all taxes levied by the state of Kansas or any political or taxing subdivision thereof.
K.S.A. § 44-1140 — KS Code / Chapter 44 / Article 11 / Section 44-1140
44-1140 - Definitions.
Status: in_force

44-1140. Definitions. For purposes of K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 44-1139 through 44-1141, and amendments thereto:

(a) "Disability" means a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities of an individual.

(b) "Major life activities" includes, but is not limited to, the activities of caring for oneself, performing manual tasks, seeing, hearing, eating, sleeping, walking, standing, lifting, bending, speaking, breathing, learning, reading, concentrating, thinking, communicating and working. "Major life activities" also includes the operation of major bodily functions, including, but not limited to, the immune system, normal cell growth, digestive system, bowel, bladder, neurological system, brain, respiratory system, circulatory system, endocrine system and reproductive system.

(c) "Reasonable accommodation" means:

(1) Making existing facilities used by employees readily accessible and usable by individuals with disabilities; and

(2) job restructuring, part-time or modified work schedules, reassignment to a vacant position, acquisition or modification of equipment or devices, appropriate adjustment or modifications of examinations, training materials or policies, the provision of qualified readers or interpreters or other similar accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

(d) "State government" means any department, bureau, division, board, authority, agency, commission or institution of this state, except the judicial and legislative branches of state government and political subdivisions of the state.
K.S.A. § 59-102 — KS Code / Chapter 59 / Article 1 / Section 59-102
59-102 - Definitions.
Status: in_force

59-102. Definitions. As used in the Kansas probate code, unless the context otherwise indicates:

(1) "District court" means judge of the district court when that meaning is necessary to effectuate the general purpose of the provisions of the Kansas probate code.

(2) "Personal representative" includes executors, administrators, administrators with the will annexed, administrators de bonis non, conservators and guardians.

(3) "Fiduciary" includes personal representatives, trustees and surviving partners administering their trusts.

(4) "Person," as applied to fiduciaries, includes banks and other corporations authorized by law to act in a fiduciary capacity in this state.

(5) "Simplified administration" means administration under the Kansas simplified estates act contained in K.S.A. 59-3201 through 59-3206, and amendments thereto.

(6) "Supervised administration" means administration by a personal representative under the Kansas probate code, exclusive of the Kansas simplified estates act, the Kansas informal administration act or refusal to grant letters of administrative procedures.

(7) "Informal administration" means administration under the Kansas informal administration act.

(8) "Valid settlement agreement" means a written and acknowledged instrument which affects the administration or distribution of the estate and which is entered into by all interested heirs, devisees, legatees and persons whose interests are affected by the settlement agreement, all of whom must be competent or authorized to enter into such agreement.

(9) The masculine gender includes the feminine.

(10) The singular number includes the plural.
K.S.A. § 25-1811 — KS Code / Chapter 25 / Article 18 / Section 25-1811
25-1811 - Application of law relating to advance voting.
Status: in_force

25-1811. Application of law relating to advance voting. Except as otherwise provided in this act, the provisions of law relating to advance voting shall apply also to the casting and counting of ballots and challenging of votes by new residents, former residents or by relocated residents, the furnishing of election supplies, ballots, canvassing of ballots, and making proper returns of the results of the election.
K.S.A. § 65-5503 — KS Code / Chapter 65 / Article 55 / Section 65-5503
65-5503 - Administration of act by state board of healing arts.
Status: in_force

65-5503. Administration of act by state board of healing arts. The board, as hereinafter provided, shall administer the provisions of this act.
K.S.A. § 22-2722 — KS Code / Chapter 22 / Article 27 / Section 22-2722
22-2722 - Fugitives from this state; duty of governor.
Status: in_force

22-2722. Fugitives from this state; duty of governor. Whenever the governor of this state demands a person charged with crime or with escaping from confinement or breaking the terms of such person's bail, probation, assignment to a community correctional services program, postrelease supervision or parole in this state, from the executive authority of any other state, or from the chief justice or an associate justice of the supreme court of the District of Columbia authorized to receive such demand under the laws of the United States, the governor shall issue a warrant under the seal of this state, to some agent, commanding such agent to receive the person so charged if delivered to such agent and convey such person to the proper officer of the county in this state in which the offense was committed.
K.S.A. § 47-1202 — KS Code / Chapter 47 / Article 12 / Section 47-1202
47-1202 - Disposal of dead animals, license for; transportation, permit for.
Status: in_force

47-1202. Disposal of dead animals, license for; transportation, permit for. It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the business of operating a disposal plant without first obtaining a license from the commissioner. It shall be unlawful for any person to transport or move upon a public highway carcasses of domestic animals or packing house refuse, except in a vehicle for which a permit has been obtained from the commissioner.
K.S.A. § 48-1301 — KS Code / Chapter 48 / Article 13 / Section 48-1301
48-1301 - .
Status: in_force

48-1301. Title of act . This act shall be known as the "emergency interim legislative succession act."
K.S.A. § 19-2670 — KS Code / Chapter 19 / Article 26 / Section 19-2670
19-2670 - Citizens commission on local government in counties with a population between 170,000 and 200,000; membership; qualifications.
Status: in_force

19-2670. Citizens commission on local government in counties with a population between 170,000 and 200,000; membership; qualifications. There may be created and established a citizens commission on local government in every county in this state having a population of more than 170,000 and not more than 200,000. Such commission shall consist of:

(a) The board of county commissioners of the county;

(b) the governing body of all cities of the first class located in such county;

(c) the trustee of each township in such county;

(d) the chairmen of the boards of education of all school districts located in such county;

(e) the chairmen of boards of public utilities of all cities located in such county;

(f) the chairmen of boards of all drainage districts located within such county;

(g) the mayors of all cities of the second and third class located in such county; and

(h) 18 persons who shall be selected and appointed by the members described in paragraphs (a) through (g). Such persons shall be residents of the county and shall not be officers or employees of the county or any city, school district, township, board of public utilities or drainage district.
K.S.A. § 76-602 — KS Code / Chapter 76 / Article 6 / Section 76-602
76-602 - Selection of site; endowment land.
Status: in_force

76-602. Selection of site; endowment land. Laws 1863, chapter 57, sections 2 and 3; Laws 1869, chapter 100, section 1, included by reference. [Acts related to selection of a site for the school in the city of Emporia, to the transfer of title to the state, and permanently located the school; also clarified the designation of the lands set apart for the endowment with relation to the location of salt springs and the land upon which said salt springs were located.]
K.S.A. § 74-49,304 — KS Code / Chapter 74 / Article 49 / Section 74-49,304
74-49,304 - Powers and duties of board.
Status: in_force

74-49,304. Powers and duties of board. The board has the powers and shall perform the duties regarding the plan established under this act as provided in K.S.A. 74-4909, and amendments thereto, as applicable. The board may also exercise the powers and shall perform the duties provided in this act.
K.S.A. § 68-10,100 — KS Code / Chapter 68 / Article 10 / Section 68-10,100
68-10,100 - Designation of U.S. highway 169 as 242nd engineer company – KS army national guard – highway.
Status: in_force

68-10,100. Designation of U.S. highway 169 as 242 nd en gineer company – KS army national guard – highway. That portion of United States highway 169 from the city of Coffeyville, north on United States highway 169 to the junction of United States highway 169 and 3000 road in Montgomery county is hereby designated as the 242 nd engineer company – KS army national guard – highway. The secretary of transportation shall place highway signs along the highway right-of-way at proper intervals to indicate that the highway is the 242 nd engineer company – KS army national guard – highway, except that such signs shall not be placed until the secretary has received sufficient moneys from gifts and donations to reimburse the secretary for the cost of placing such signs and an additional 50% of the initial cost to defray future maintenance or replacement costs of such signs. The secretary of transportation may accept and administer gifts and donations to aid in obtaining and installing suitable signs.
K.S.A. § 66-2001 — KS Code / Chapter 66 / Article 20 / Section 66-2001
66-2001 - Telecommunications; declaration of public policy.
Status: in_force

66-2001. Telecommunications; declaration of public policy. It is hereby declared to be the public policy of the state to:

(a) Ensure that every Kansan will have access to a first class telecommunications infrastructure that provides excellent services at an affordable price;

(b) ensure that consumers throughout the state realize the benefits of competition through increased services and improved telecommunications facilities and infrastructure at reduced rates;

(c) promote consumer access to a full range of telecommunications services, including advanced telecommunications services that are comparable in urban and rural areas throughout the state;

(d) advance the development of a statewide telecommunications infrastructure that is capable of supporting applications, such as public safety, telemedicine, services for persons with special needs, distance learning, public library services, access to internet providers and others; and

(e) protect consumers of telecommunications services from fraudulent business practices and practices that are inconsistent with the public interest, convenience and necessity.
K.S.A. § 17-2269 — KS Code / Chapter 17 / Article 22 / Section 17-2269
17-2269 - Citation.
Status: in_force

17-2269. Citation. Article 22 of chapter 17 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, and amendments thereto, shall be known and may be cited as the state credit union code.
K.S.A. § 74-4722 — KS Code / Chapter 74 / Article 47 / Section 74-4722
74-4722 - Liability insurance coverage for vessels owned by the department of wildlife and parks.
Status: in_force

74-4722. Liability insurance coverage for vessels owned by the department of wildlife and parks. (a) The Kansas department of wildlife and parks shall purchase vessel liability insurance for the protection and benefit of the state, the department and officers, agents and employees of the department responsible for the operation of vessels owned, operated, maintained or controlled by the department, and of persons while riding in or upon such vessels.

(b) As used in this section, the term "vessel" includes motorized and nonmotorized vessels and other methods of aquatic transportation used by the department.
K.S.A. § 17-1332 — KS Code / Chapter 17 / Article 13 / Section 17-1332
17-1332 - Filing offer to convey property; abandoned cemeteries.
Status: in_force

17-1332. Filing offer to convey property; abandoned cemeteries. That before said petition shall be granted by said board of county commissioners as hereinbefore provided, there shall be on file with the clerk of said board an offer by at least one cemetery association or corporation in said proposed district, authorized by at least a majority vote of its officers and directors to convey to said proposed cemetery district association, all property, both real and personal, now owned by said association or corporation free of cost, and said cemetery association or corporation is hereby authorized to make such conveyance upon a majority vote of its officers and directors: Provided, That the petition may be granted by the board of county commissioners to a cemetery district organized to take over one or more abandoned cemeteries within the proposed district if the petition is accompanied by an affidavit signed by one or more residents of the district stating that the persons or association owning or having control of said cemetery or cemeteries cannot be ascertained or located and that said cemetery or cemeteries have been abandoned for more than five years. Upon the granting of said petition said cemetery district may take over and exercise ownership and control of said abandoned cemetery or cemeteries and shall be vested with color of title thereto.
K.S.A. § 4-528 — KS Code / Chapter 4 / Article 5 / Section 4-528
4-528 - Same; basis of reapportionment.
Status: in_force

4-528. Same; basis of reapportionment. The senatorial districts referred to in K.S.A. 4-530 through 4-539 are those senatorial districts established by K.S.A. 4-4,499 through 4-4,538.