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K.S.A. § 73-509 — KS Code / Chapter 73 / Article 5 / Section 73-509
73-509 - Annual accounting.
Status: in_force

73-509. Annual accounting. Every curator who shall receive on account of his pensioner any moneys from the veterans' administration shall file with the court annually, on the anniversary date of the appointment, in addition to such other accounts as may be required by the court, a full, true, and accurate account, under oath, of all moneys so received by him, of all disbursements thereof, and showing the balance thereof in his hands at the date of such account and how invested. A certified copy of each of such accounts filed with the court shall be sent by the curator to the office of the veterans' administration having jurisdiction over the area in which such court is located.

The court shall fix a time and place for the hearing on such account not less than fifteen (15) days nor more than thirty (30) days from the date of filing same and notice thereof shall be given by the court to the aforesaid veterans' administration office not less than fifteen (15) days prior to the date fixed for the hearing. Notice of such hearing shall in like manner be given to the curator. Upon rendering any such account the curator shall produce for examination by the court, or a duly authorized clerk or other appointee thereof, evidences of balance on deposit, and of investments reported therein, which shall be described in such account in sufficient detail so that they may be identified, and the court or its duly authorized clerk or other appointee shall ascertain whether such balance on deposit and investments correspond with such account, and if so shall certify to that effect upon the account filed with the court and upon the copy supplied the veterans' administration.
K.S.A. § 32-982 — KS Code / Chapter 32 / Article 9 / Section 32-982
32-982 - Application; procedure.
Status: in_force

32-982. Application; procedure. (a) Except as otherwise provided by law, any person may secure a license, permit, stamp or other issue of the department upon application to any county clerk in this state, to a person appointed pursuant to K.S.A. 32-985 or to the secretary or the secretary's designee and payment of the fee prescribed by law or pursuant to K.S.A. 32-988.
K.S.A. § 81-204 — KS Code / Chapter 81 / Article 2 / Section 81-204
81-204 - Application for registration.
Status: in_force

81-204. Application for registration. (a) Subject to the limitations set forth in this act, any person who uses a mark may file in the office of the secretary, in a manner complying with the requirements of the secretary, an application for registration of that mark setting forth, but not limited to, the following information:

(1) The name and business address of the person applying for such registration; if a corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, limited liability partnership or other business entity, the state of organization; and if a partnership, the state in which the partnership is organized and the names of the general partners, as specified by the secretary;

(2) the goods or services on or in connection with which the mark is used and the mode or manner in which the mark is used on or in connection with such goods or services and the class in which such goods or services fall;

(3) the date when the mark was first used anywhere and the date when it was first used in this state by the applicant or a predecessor in interest; and

(4) a statement that the applicant is the owner of the mark, that the mark is in use, and that, to the knowledge of the person verifying the application, no other person has registered, either federally or in this state, or has the right to use such mark either in the identical form or in such near resemblance to such mark as to be likely, when applied to the goods or services of such other person, to cause confusion, or to cause mistake, or to deceive. The secretary may also require a statement as to whether an application to register the mark, or portions or a composite of such mark, has been filed by the applicant or a predecessor in interest in the United States patent and trademark office. If such application has been filed in the United States patent and trademark office, the applicant shall provide full particulars with respect to such filing including the filing date and serial number of each application, the status of such filing and, if any application was finally refused registration or has otherwise not resulted in a registration, the reasons for such refusal.

(b) The secretary may also require that a drawing of the mark, complying with such requirements as the secretary may specify, accompany the application.

(c) The application shall be signed and verified by oath, affirmation or declaration subject to perjury laws by the applicant or by a member of the firm or an officer of the corporation or association applying.

(d) The application shall be accompanied by three specimens showing the mark as actually used.

(e) The application shall be accompanied by the application fee payable to the secretary of state.
K.S.A. § 58-2562 — KS Code / Chapter 58 / Article 25 / Section 58-2562
58-2562 - Damage or destruction by fire or casualty; termination of rental agreement; notice; vacation of part of dwelling; reduction of rent; security deposit.
Status: in_force

58-2562. Damage or destruction by fire or casualty; termination of rental agreement; notice; vacation of part of dwelling; reduction of rent; security deposit. (a) If the dwelling unit or premises are damaged or destroyed by fire or casualty to an extent that the use and habitability of the dwelling unit is substantially impaired, the tenant:

(1) May vacate the premises immediately and shall notify the landlord in writing within five (5) days thereafter of such tenant's intention to terminate the rental agreement, in which case the rental agreement terminates as of the date of vacating; or

(2) if continued occupancy is lawful, may vacate any part of the dwelling unit rendered unusable by the fire or casualty, in which case the tenant's liability for rent is reduced in proportion to the diminution in the fair rental value of the dwelling unit.

(b) If the rental agreement is terminated pursuant to this section, the landlord shall return that portion of the security deposit recoverable by the tenant under K.S.A. 58-2550, and accounting for rent in the event of either termination of the rental agreement or apportionment of rent shall occur as of the date of vacating.
K.S.A. § 65-1,242 — KS Code / Chapter 65 / Article 1 / Section 65-1,242
65-1,242 - Use of birth defects information system.
Status: in_force

65-1,242. Use of birth defects information system. The birth defects information system may be used for all of the following purposes:

(1) To identify and describe congenital anomalies, stillbirths and abnormal conditions of newborns;

(2) to detect trends and epidemics in congenital anomalies, stillbirths and abnormal conditions of newborns;

(3) to quantify morbidity and mortality of congenital anomalies and abnormal conditions of newborns;

(4) to stimulate epidemiological research regarding congenital anomalies, stillbirths and abnormal conditions of newborns;

(5) to identify risk factors for congenital anomalies, stillbirths and abnormal conditions of newborns;

(6) to facilitate intervention in and prevention of congenital anomalies, stillbirths and abnormal conditions of newborns;

(7) to facilitate access to treatment for congenital anomalies and abnormal conditions of newborns;

(8) to inform and educate the public about congenital anomalies, stillbirths and abnormal conditions of newborns.
K.S.A. § 59-3206 — KS Code / Chapter 59 / Article 32 / Section 59-3206
59-3206 - Objections to continuing administration as simplified estate; procedure; change to supervised administration.
Status: in_force

59-3206. Objections to continuing administration as simplified estate; procedure; change to supervised administration. After letters testamentary or letters of administration have been issued under the Kansas simplified estates act, if:

(a) Any person having an interest in the estate files an objection to the administration of the estate under the Kansas simplified estates act and states his or her reasons therefor, or

(b) the executor or administrator files a statement alleging that the estate cannot be administered advantageously under the act, the issue of continuing administration under the Kansas simplified estates act shall be heard by the court, after notice has been given pursuant to K.S.A. 59-2208.

If the court finds that administration under the Kansas simplified estates act should be terminated, it shall so order and direct supervised administration.

After the filing of the objection, but prior to the hearing thereon, the court, on its own motion, or on application of a person interested in the estate, may require the filing of a bond, and make orders with respect to the estate, as provided in the Kansas probate code.

After a finding that supervised administration is necessary, letters testamentary or letters of administration shall be issued and all proceedings shall be governed by the applicable parts of the Kansas probate code, and letters issued under the Kansas simplified estates act shall be revoked.

The change to supervised administration shall not: Require republication of a notice to creditors which has been duly published; invalidate a proper inventory and valuation previously filed; invalidate any action previously taken by, or prejudice the rights of, any person who has in good faith dealt with the executor or administrator in reliance on such executor's or administrator's authority.
K.S.A. § 74-2911 — KS Code / Chapter 74 / Article 29 / Section 74-2911
74-2911 - Rules and regulations.
Status: in_force

74-2911. Rules and regulations. The state of Kansas sports hall of fame board of trustees is hereby authorized to adopt rules and regulations necessary for the administration of this act.
K.S.A. § 22-2406 — KS Code / Chapter 22 / Article 24 / Section 22-2406
22-2406 - Release by officer of person arrested.
Status: in_force

22-2406. Release by officer of person arrested. A law enforcement officer having custody of a person arrested without a warrant is authorized to release the person without requiring him to appear before a court when the officer is satisfied that there are no grounds for criminal complaint against the person arrested.
K.S.A. § 68-1048 — KS Code / Chapter 68 / Article 10 / Section 68-1048
68-1048 - Designation of part of K-254 as Senator Bill Morris memorial highway.
Status: in_force

68-1048. Designation of part of K-254 as Senator Bill Morris memorial highway. From the junction of K-254 with interstate highway 135 east on highway K-254 to the junction of K-254 with interstate highway 35, is hereby designated as the Senator Bill Morris memorial highway. The secretary of transportation shall place signs along the highway right-of-way at proper intervals to indicate that the highway is the Senator Bill Morris memorial highway. The secretary of transportation may accept and administer gifts and donations to aid in obtaining suitable highway signs bearing the proper approved inscription.
K.S.A. § 65-34,161 — KS Code / Chapter 65 / Article 34 / Section 65-34,161
65-34,161 - Title and application.
Status: in_force

65-34,161. Title and application. This act shall be known and may be cited as the voluntary cleanup and property redevelopment act and shall apply to real property where environmental cleanup may be needed.
K.S.A. § 75-5146 — KS Code / Chapter 75 / Article 51 / Section 75-5146
75-5146 - Installment pay plans for tax liability; conditions; rules and regulations.
Status: in_force

75-5146. Installment pay plans for tax liability; conditions; rules and regulations. (a) Any taxpayer or legal representative of any taxpayer may petition the secretary or secretary's designee for a pay plan whereby the taxpayer may pay an outstanding tax liability, including interest and penalty, on the installment method. The taxpayer shall submit to the secretary or secretary's designee a financial statement which verifies the taxpayer's inability to submit payment in full.

(b) The secretary or secretary's designee shall determine whether a pay plan is warranted by the taxpayer's financial condition and shall determine the length and conditions for such plan. If a taxpayer fails to comply with the terms of a pay plan established by the secretary or secretary's designee under this act, all tax, interest and penalty which is due shall be immediately collectible.

(c) The secretary shall adopt rules and regulations to administer and implement this act including the establishment of criteria governing the length and terms of such plans.
K.S.A. § 73-514 — KS Code / Chapter 73 / Article 5 / Section 73-514
73-514 - Copy of public records to be furnished when required.
Status: in_force

73-514. Copy of public records to be furnished when required. Whenever a copy of any public record is required by the bureau to be used in determining the eligibility of any person to participate in benefits made available to such bureau, the official charged with the custody of such public record shall without charge provide the applicant for such benefits or any person acting on his behalf or the representative of such bureau with a certified copy of such record.
K.S.A. § 58-25,125 — KS Code / Chapter 58 / Article 25 / Section 58-25,125
58-25,125 - Certain retaliatory actions by landlord prohibited, remedies; increased rent, when; action for possession, when.
Status: in_force

58-25,125. Certain retaliatory actions by landlord prohibited, remedies; increased rent, when; action for possession, when. (a) Except as provided in this section, a landlord shall not retaliate by increasing rent or decreasing services or by failing to renew a rental agreement after any of the following:

(1) The tenant has complained to a governmental agency charged with responsibility for enforcement of a building or housing code of a violation applicable to the mobile home park materially affecting health and safety;

(2) the tenant has complained to the landlord of a violation under K.S.A. 58-25,111; or

(3) the tenant has organized or become a member of a tenant's union or similar organization.

(b) If the landlord acts in violation of subsection (a), the tenant is entitled to the remedies provided in K.S.A. 58-25,119 and has a defense in an action for possession.

(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a), the landlord may increase the rent of a tenant even though the tenant has complained of a violation as described in clause (1) or (2) of subsection (a) or has organized or become a member of an organization as described in clause (3) of subsection (a), if such rent increase does not conflict with a lease agreement in effect and is made in good faith to compensate the landlord for expenses incurred as a result of acts of God, public utility service rate increases, property tax increases or other increases in costs of operations.

(d) Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b), a landlord may bring an action for possession if either of the following occurs:

(1) The violation of the applicable building or housing code was caused primarily by lack of reasonable care by the tenant or other person upon the premises with the tenant's consent.

(2) The tenant is in default of rent three days after rent is due. The maintenance of the action does not release the landlord from liability under subsection (b) of K.S.A. 58-25,117.
K.S.A. § 17-1316 — KS Code / Chapter 17 / Article 13 / Section 17-1316
17-1316 - Cemetery corporations in or adjacent to cities of more than 40,000.
Status: in_force

17-1316. Cemetery corporations in or adjacent to cities of more than 40,000. All cemetery companies organized prior to March, 1901, owning or controlling a cemetery of fifty or more acres in or adjacent to a city of the first class having a population of 40,000 or more, the land of which was conveyed to said company in payment of capital stock issued therefor, shall be under the management and control of directors elected by the stockholders thereof, and that all of the acts of any board of directors heretofore regularly elected by stockholders in any such company which would be legal if done by any other private corporation are hereby recognized, confirmed and made valid: Provided, That from and after this date no dividends shall be issued in excess of six percent on the original capital stock of such corporation: And provided further, That all net earnings in excess of six percent shall be set apart for a permanent care fund for such cemetery.
K.S.A. § 44-5,103 — KS Code / Chapter 44 / Article 5 / Section 44-5,103
44-5,103 - Same; cooperation by and duties of self-insurers and insurance companies and other benefit delivery entities; continuing education activities.
Status: in_force

44-5,103. Same; cooperation by and duties of self-insurers and insurance companies and other benefit delivery entities; continuing education activities. Insurers, self-insurers, insurance agents' associations, licensed rating organizations, health care provider associations, vocational rehabilitation facilities, and other groups or associations involved in the administration, performance or payment of benefits or services associated with workers compensation claims, benefits or requirements shall:

(a) Cooperate with the commissioner of insurance and the director of workers compensation in the preparation and presentation of seminars, audio-visual materials and other instructional information designed to promote workplace safety, improve employer and employee relationships, generally enhance confidence in the integrity of the workers compensation system, and reduce the cost of workers compensation while providing a stable means of equitably compensating persons injured in the course of performing the duties of their employment; and

(b) encourage and assist in the development of specialized continuing education for persons who are health care providers or the staff of vocational rehabilitation facilities that will acquaint such persons with their role and the impact of their decisions regarding impairment ratings, medical improvement potential, return to work evaluations, permanent restrictions and other aspects of the workers compensation system influenced or determined by such providers in addition to the care rendered.
K.S.A. § 74-7905 — KS Code / Chapter 74 / Article 79 / Section 74-7905
74-7905 - Disposition and use of sale proceeds.
Status: in_force

74-7905. Disposition and use of sale proceeds. All moneys received from the sale of prints and stamps shall be credited to the wildlife art fund which is hereby established and used only for the payment of expenses incurred by the council and the Fort Hays state university museums in promoting the state of Kansas. All expenditures from the wildlife art fund shall be made in accordance with appropriation acts upon warrants of the director of accounts and reports issued pursuant to vouchers approved by the president of Fort Hays state university or by a person or persons approved by such president.
K.S.A. § 75-5095 — KS Code / Chapter 75 / Article 50 / Section 75-5095
75-5095 - Short line rail improvement program; fund; qualified railroad track maintenance expenditures; transfers from the state highway fund.
Status: in_force

75-5095. Short line rail improvement program; fund; qualified railroad track maintenance expenditures; transfers from the state highway fund. (a) There is hereby established in the state treasury the short line rail improvement fund. The short line rail improvement fund shall be administered by the secretary of transportation. Expenditures from the short line rail improvement fund may be made for any qualified railroad track maintenance expenditure constructed by an eligible entity. Qualified railroad track maintenance expenditures shall be matched on a 70% state moneys to 30% eligible entity moneys basis. All expenditures from the short line rail improvement fund shall be made in accordance with appropriation acts upon warrants of the director of accounts and reports issued pursuant to vouchers approved by the secretary of transportation or the secretary's designee.

(b) On July 1, 2020, and each July 1 thereafter through July 1, 2022, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer $5,000,000 from the state highway fund to the short line rail improvement fund.

(c) For purposes of this section:

(1) "Eligible entity" means:

(A) A class II or class III railroad as defined in 49 C.F.R. § 1201.1-1(a), as in effect on January 1, 2020; or

(B) any owner or lessee industry track located on or adjacent to a class II or class III railroad in the state of Kansas; and

(2) "qualified railroad track maintenance expenditure" means gross expenditures for maintenance, reconstruction or replacement of railroad track, including roadbed, bridges, industrial leads and side track, and related track structures to the extent the expenditures are on track located in the state of Kansas, and the track was owned or leased by an eligible entity as of January 1, 2020.
K.S.A. § 74-4948 — KS Code / Chapter 74 / Article 49 / Section 74-4948
74-4948 - Postretirement benefit increases for payments after June 30, 1985, for certain retirants; local school annuitant increases paid by school district.
Status: in_force

74-4948. Postretirement benefit increases for payments after June 30, 1985, for certain retirants; local school annuitant increases paid by school district. (a) The retirement benefit, pension or annuity payments accruing after June 30, 1985, to each retirant and each local school annuitant entitled to receive such payments on July 1, 1984, shall be increased by an amount equal to 5% of the retirement benefit, pension or annuity payment in effect on July 1, 1985, from the retirant's retirement system or the local school annuitant's separate retirement system maintained by a local school district and shall be paid by such retirement system to the retirant or by such separate retirement system maintained by a local school district to the local school annuitant during such period. All such increased payments to local school annuitants shall be paid by the local school district maintaining a separate retirement system and such payments shall be made at no additional cost to any employer other than the local school district.

(b) As used in this section:

(1) "Retirant" means (A) any person who is a member of a retirement system and who retired prior to July 1, 1984, (B) any person who is a special member of a retirement system and who retired prior to July 1, 1984, and (C) any person who is a joint annuitant or beneficiary of any member described in clause (A) or any special member described in clause (B).

(2) "Retirement system" means the Kansas public employees retirement system, the Kansas police and firemen's retirement system, the state school retirement system and the retirement system for judges.

(3) "Local school annuitant" means (A) any person who is an annuitant with 10 or more years of service, who is receiving an annuity from a school district maintaining a separate retirement system, whose annuity is not included, in whole or in part, in payments made to such school district under K.S.A. 72-5512b and amendments thereto and who is not a member of a group I or of group II as defined in K.S.A. 72-5518 and amendments thereto, and (B) any person who is receiving an annuity from a school district maintaining a separate retirement system which is receiving an aggregate payment from the Kansas public employees retirement system under K.S.A. 72-5512b and amendments thereto and who retired prior to September 1, 1981.