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KS Stat § 50-6,134 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 50 - Unfair Trade And Consumer Protection|Article 6 - Consumer Protection|50-6,134 Same; nonresident roofing contractor registration requirements; agent for service of process.

50-6,134. Same; nonresident roofing contractor registration requirements; agent for service of process. (a) (1) Every applicant for a roofing contractor's registration certificate who is a nonresident contractor, may apply for a registration certificate by signing and filing the application, appointing the secretary of state as the applicant's true and lawful agent upon whom may be served all lawful process in any action or proceeding against such nonresident contractor for construction projects performed in this state. Such appointment shall be evidence of the roofing contractor's consent that any process against the contractor which is served upon the secretary of state shall be of the same legal force and effect as if served upon the contractor personally within this state.(2) Registered foreign corporations, registered foreign limited liability companies, foreign limited liability partnerships and foreign limited partnerships which are authorized to do business in this state and which have a current registered agent and registered address on file in the office of the secretary of state shall not be required to appoint the secretary of state as agent for service of process under this section.(b) Within 10 days after service of the summons upon the secretary of state, notice of such service with the summons and complaint in the action shall be sent to the defendant roofing contractor at the defendant contractor's last known address by registered or certified mail with return receipt requested and proof of such mailing shall be attached to the summons.(c) The secretary of state shall keep a record of all process served upon the secretary of state under this section, showing the day and hour of service. Whenever service of process was made under this section, the court, before entering a default judgment, or at any stage of the proceeding, may order such continuance as may be necessary to afford the defendant contractor reasonable opportunity to defend any action pending against the defendant contractor.History: L. 2013, ch. 115, § 14; July 1.
KS Stat § 50-6,135 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 50 - Unfair Trade And Consumer Protection|Article 6 - Consumer Protection|50-6,135 Same; disclosure of roofing contractor's registration certificate number.

50-6,135. Same; disclosure of roofing contractor's registration certificate number. (a) When applying for any permit required by the state or any of its political subdivisions for roofing services or jobs, a roofing contractor shall supply the permit-issuing official the roofing contractor's registration certificate number issued pursuant to this act. That official shall enter a roofing contractor's registration certificate number on the permit.(b) Although exempt from the registration requirements of this act, any person performing as a roofing contractor on such person's own property shall, when applying for a permit required for the project, supply the permit-issuing official any roofing contractor registration certificate number, as soon as available, of each roofing subcontractor engaged in roofing services and doing work covered by the permit, if any. That official shall enter each roofing contractor registration certificate number so supplied before inspection of the job.(c) A roofing contractor shall display such contractor's roofing contractor registration certificate number issued pursuant to this act on each commercial vehicle used for roofing services and upon every business sign, card, correspondence and contract used to solicit and conduct roofing services in this state.History: L. 2013, ch. 115, § 15; July 1.
KS Stat § 50-6,136 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 50 - Unfair Trade And Consumer Protection|Article 6 - Consumer Protection|50-6,136 Same; information system, establishment of.

50-6,136. Same; information system, establishment of. (a) Upon request, the attorney general shall verify a roofing contractor registration certificate number to city, county and state enforcement officials and to the public.(b) The attorney general shall establish a system for the public to confirm roofing contractor registration certificates. Such system shall include a listing of valid registration certificates and such other information collected pursuant to this act, and amendments thereto, as the attorney general may determine is appropriate. In addition, the system may include a notation for any conviction of a criminal violation in this state, another state, or the United States when disclosed by a criminal history records search on the individual roofing contractor. Disclosure of any information through use of the roofing contractor registration certificate system or information maintained by the attorney general shall not be deemed to be an endorsement of any roofing contractor or determination of any facts, qualifications, information or reputation of any roofing contractor by the attorney general, the state, or any of their respective agents, officers, employees or assigns.History: L. 2013, ch. 115, § 16; July 1.
KS Stat § 50-6,137 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 50 - Unfair Trade And Consumer Protection|Article 6 - Consumer Protection|50-6,137 Same; effect on other statutes.

50-6,137. Same; effect on other statutes. This act shall be construed to be in addition to, and not in lieu of, any required licensure of persons for certain professions and trades in this state, and further, this act shall not be deemed to conflict with or affect the authority of any state or local agency, board or commission whose duty and authority is to administer or enforce any law or ordinance or to establish, administer or enforce any policy, rule, qualification or standard for any trade or profession.History: L. 2013, ch. 115, § 17; July 1.
KS Stat § 50-6,138 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 50 - Unfair Trade And Consumer Protection|Article 6 - Consumer Protection|50-6,138 Same; deceptive or unconscionable acts or practices.

50-6,138. Same; deceptive or unconscionable acts or practices. (a) Any violation of this act shall be deemed to be a deceptive or unconscionable act or practice under the provisions of the Kansas consumer protection act.(b) This act shall be part of and supplemental to the Kansas consumer protection act.History: L. 2013, ch. 115, § 18; July 1.
KS Stat § 50-6,138a (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 50 - Unfair Trade And Consumer Protection|Article 6 - Consumer Protection|50-6,138a Violations; general contractor's duty to report.

50-6,138a. Violations; general contractor's duty to report. In the event a general contractor is notified or becomes aware that a roofing contractor used by the general contractor has violated or is no longer in compliance with any of the requirements of this act, the general contractor shall immediately inform the attorney general.History: L. 2015, ch. 31, § 2; July 1.
KS Stat § 50-6,138b (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 50 - Unfair Trade And Consumer Protection|Article 6 - Consumer Protection|50-6,138b Letter of exemption for general contractor.

50-6,138b. Letter of exemption for general contractor. The attorney general may, upon request of a general contractor, issue a letter of exemption stating that the general contractor is an exempt general contractor, as defined by this act.History: L. 2015, ch. 31, § 3; July 1.
KS Stat § 50-6,139 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 50 - Unfair Trade And Consumer Protection|Article 6 - Consumer Protection|50-6,139 Identity theft; identity fraud; unconscionable act or practice; Wayne Owen act.

50-6,139. Identity theft; identity fraud; unconscionable act or practice; Wayne Owen act. (a) The conduct prohibited by K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 21-6107, and amendments thereto, constitutes an unconscionable act or practice in violation of K.S.A. 50-627, and amendments thereto, and any person who engages in such conduct shall be subject to the remedies and penalties provided by the Kansas consumer protection act.(b) For the purposes of the remedies and penalties provided by the Kansas consumer protection act:(1) The person committing the conduct prohibited by K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 21-6107, and amendments thereto, shall be deemed the supplier, and the person who is the victim of such conduct shall be deemed the consumer; and(2) proof of a consumer transaction shall not be required.(c) This section shall be part of and supplemental to the Kansas consumer protection act.(d) The provisions of this section and K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 50-6,139a and 50-6,139b, and amendments thereto, shall be known and may be cited as the Wayne Owen act.History: L. 2013, ch. 123, § 6; L. 2016, ch. 103, § 3; July 1.
KS Stat § 50-6,139a (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 50 - Unfair Trade And Consumer Protection|Article 6 - Consumer Protection|50-6,139a Attorney general assistance for victims of identity-related crimes.

50-6,139a. Attorney general assistance for victims of identity-related crimes. (a) Within the limits of available resources, the attorney general may assist victims of identity theft, identity fraud and related crimes and violations in obtaining refunds in relation to fraudulent or unauthorized charges or debits, canceling fraudulent accounts, correcting false information in consumer reports caused by identity theft or identity fraud, correcting false information in personnel files and court records, obtaining security freezes, completing identity theft affidavits, filing complaints and related matters.(b) This section shall be part of and supplemental to the Kansas consumer protection act.History: L. 2016, ch. 103, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 50-6,141 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 50 - Unfair Trade And Consumer Protection|Article 6 - Consumer Protection|50-6,141 Unlicensed conduct as a bail enforcement agent; penalties.

50-6,141. Unlicensed conduct as a bail enforcement agent; penalties. (a) The unlicensed conduct as a bail enforcement agent prohibited by this act* and K.S.A. 22-2809a, and amendments thereto, constitutes an unconscionable act or practice in violation of K.S.A. 50-627, and amendments thereto, and any person who engages in unlicensed conduct as a bail enforcement agent shall be subject to the remedies and penalties provided by the Kansas consumer protection act.(b) For the purposes of the remedies and penalties provided by the Kansas consumer protection act:(1) The person committing unlicensed conduct as a bail enforcement agent shall be deemed the supplier, and the person who is the victim of such conduct shall be deemed the consumer; and(2) proof of a consumer transaction shall not be required.(c) Notwithstanding any provision of the Kansas consumer protection act to the contrary, only the attorney general, or the attorney general's designee, may bring a civil action alleging a violation of the Kansas consumer protection act pursuant to this section. This section shall not be construed as creating or allowing a private right of action under the Kansas consumer protection act.(d) In addition to any civil penalties provided by this section, a person who violates any provision of this section and K.S.A. 75-7e01 through 75-7e09, and amendments thereto, may be prosecuted for, convicted of, and punished for an offense under K.S.A. 22-2809a, and amendments thereto.(e) This section shall be part of and supplemental to the Kansas consumer protection act.History: L. 2016, ch. 85, § 10; July 1.* "This act" means L. 2016, ch. 85.
KS Stat § 50-6,142 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 50 - Unfair Trade And Consumer Protection|Article 6 - Consumer Protection|50-6,142 Unauthorized practice of law; penalties.

50-6,142. Unauthorized practice of law; penalties. (a) A person who is not licensed or otherwise authorized by the Kansas supreme court to practice law in this state shall not do any of the following:(1) Commit any act or omission that is prohibited by the Kansas supreme court, either by court rule or by common law, as being the unauthorized practice of law;(2) hold out to the public or otherwise represent, expressly or by implication, that such person is admitted to practice law in this state;(3) solicit payment or other consideration, whether in cash or in-kind, for services that would constitute the unauthorized practice of law in this state if performed at or about the time of such solicitation; or(4) offer or attempt to do any act prohibited by this subsection.(b) A violation of subsection (a) constitutes an unconscionable act or practice in violation of K.S.A. 50-627, and amendments thereto, whether or not it involves a consumer, a consumer transaction or a supplier, as defined in K.S.A. 50-624, and amendments thereto.(c) For the purposes of this section:(1) "Person" means an individual who, or any corporation, agency, partnership, association or other legal entity that, knowingly commits acts or omissions that violate this section or aids or abets a person to commit acts or omissions that violate this section;(2) a person described in subsection (a) shall be deemed a supplier within the meaning of K.S.A. 50-624, and amendments thereto; and(3) an individual, sole proprietor, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, the state or a subdivision or agency of the state aggrieved by a violation of subsection (a) shall be deemed a consumer within the meaning of K.S.A. 50-624, and amendments thereto.(d) Any remedies or penalties imposed pursuant to this section shall be in addition to, and not instead of, any remedies or penalties available under the contempt power of any court.(e) The provisions of this section shall not apply to statewide, judicial district or municipal court-supervised public assistance offices and programs, victims assistance programs operated by a county or district attorney, court clerk, county law library, legal aid services providers, legal outreach programs operated by a state or local bar association or an employee of any such entity acting within the scope of employment.(f) This section shall be part of and supplemental to the Kansas consumer protection act.History: L. 2017, ch. 53, § 1; April 27.
KS Stat § 50-6a01 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 50 - Unfair Trade And Consumer Protection|Article 6a - Requirements For Sale Of Cigarettes|50-6a01 Findings and purpose.

50-6a01. Findings and purpose. (a) Cigarette smoking presents serious public health concerns to the state and to the citizens of the state. The surgeon general has determined that smoking causes lung cancer, heart disease and other serious diseases, and that there are hundreds of thousands of tobacco-related deaths in the United States each year. These diseases most often do not appear until many years after the person in question begins smoking.(b) Cigarette smoking also presents serious financial concerns for the state. Under certain health-care programs, the state may have a legal obligation to provide medical assistance to eligible persons for health conditions associated with cigarette smoking, and those persons may have a legal entitlement to receive such medical assistance.(c) Under these programs, the state pays millions of dollars each year to provide medical assistance for these persons for health conditions associated with cigarette smoking.(d) It is the policy of the state that financial burdens imposed on the state by cigarette smoking be borne by tobacco product manufacturers rather than by the state to the extent that such manufacturers either determine to enter into a settlement with the state or are found culpable by the courts.(e) On November 23, 1998, leading United States tobacco product manufacturers entered into a settlement agreement, entitled the "master settlement agreement," with the state. The master settlement agreement obligates these manufacturers, in return for a release of past, present and certain future claims against them as described therein, to pay substantial sums to the state (tied in part to their volume of sales); to fund a national foundation devoted to the interests of public health; and to make substantial changes in their advertising and marketing practices and corporate culture, with the intention of reducing underage smoking.(f) It would be contrary to the policy of the state if tobacco product manufacturers who determine not to enter into such a settlement could use a resulting cost advantage to derive large, short-term profits in the years before liability may arise without ensuring that the state will have an eventual source of recovery from them if they are proven to have acted culpably. It is thus in the interest of the state to require that such manufacturers establish a reserve fund to guarantee a source of compensation and to prevent such manufacturers from deriving large, short-term profits and then becoming judgment-proof before liability may arise.History: L. 1999, ch. 136, § 1; May 20.
KS Stat § 50-6a05 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 50 - Unfair Trade And Consumer Protection|Article 6a - Requirements For Sale Of Cigarettes|50-6a05 Appeal bond staying execution on judgment against signatory to master settlement agreement; order preventing dissipation of assets.

50-6a05. Appeal bond staying execution on judgment against signatory to master settlement agreement; order preventing dissipation of assets. (a) In civil litigation under any legal theory involving a signatory or a successor to a signatory of the master settlement agreement, as defined in K.S.A. 50-6a02, and amendments thereto, the maximum appeal bond that any appellant in the litigation may be required to post to stay execution on a judgment during an appeal or discretionary review shall be set in accordance with existing law and court rules, except that in no case shall an appeal bond for any individual appellant and its successors, individually or collectively, exceed $25,000,000, regardless of the total value of the judgment.(b) If it is proved by a preponderance of the evidence that the appellant for whom the bond has been limited pursuant to this section is intentionally dissipating or diverting assets outside of the ordinary course of its business for the purpose of avoiding payment of the judgment, the court shall enter such orders as are necessary to prevent the dissipation or diversion of assets.(c) The amendment to this section shall apply to all cases pending or filed on and after July 1, 2005.History: L. 2003, ch. 110, § 1; L. 2005, ch. 79, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 50-6a06 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 50 - Unfair Trade And Consumer Protection|Article 6a - Requirements For Sale Of Cigarettes|50-6a06 Invalidity of amendment to 50-6a03, effect.

50-6a06. Invalidity of amendment to 50-6a03, effect. If any portion of the amendment to subsection (b)(2)(B) of K.S.A. 50-6a03 made by this act, is adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, then such subsection (b)(2)(B) of K.S.A. 50-6a03 shall be deemed to be repealed in its entirety. If subsection (b)(2) of K.S.A. 50-6a03 is adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, then this act shall be deemed repealed, and subsection (b)(2)(B) of K.S.A. 50-6a03 shall be restored as if no such amendment had been made. Neither any holding of unconstitutionality nor the repeal of subsection (b)(2)(B) of K.S.A. 50-6a03 shall affect, impair or invalidate the remainder thereof, or the application thereof to any other person or circumstance, and such remaining portions of K.S.A. 50-6a03 shall continue in full force and effect.History: L. 2005, ch. 178, § 2; July 1.
KS Stat § 50-6a10 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 50 - Unfair Trade And Consumer Protection|Article 6a - Requirements For Sale Of Cigarettes|50-6a10 Reports of stamping agents, contents; reports on qualified escrow funds, contents; providing packaging and labeling samples.

50-6a10. Reports of stamping agents, contents; reports on qualified escrow funds, contents; providing packaging and labeling samples. (a) (1) No later than 10 calendar days after the end of each calendar month, and more frequently if so directed by the attorney general or director, each stamping agent authorized to affix tax indicia to packages of cigarettes pursuant to K.S.A. 79-3311, and amendments thereto, shall submit such information as the attorney general or director requires. No later than 20 calendar days after the end of each calendar month, and more frequently if so directed by the attorney general or director, each stamping agent who is required to pay the tax on the privilege of selling or dealing in roll-your-own tobacco products pursuant to K.S.A. 79-3371, and amendments thereto, shall submit such information as the attorney general or director requires.(2) Invoices and documentation of sales of all non-participating manufacturer cigarettes, and any other information relied upon in reporting to the director shall, upon request, be made available to the director or the attorney general. Such invoices and documents shall be maintained for a period of at least three years.(b) At any time, the attorney general may request from the non-participating manufacturer or the financial institution at which such manufacturer has established a qualified escrow fund for the purpose of compliance with K.S.A. 50-6a03(b), and amendments thereto, proof of the amount of money in such fund, exclusive of interest, the amount and date of each deposit to such fund and the amount and date of each withdrawal from such fund.(c) In addition to the information required to be submitted pursuant to subsections (a) and (b) and K.S.A. 50-6a04(c), and amendments thereto, the attorney general or the director may require a stamping agent or tobacco product manufacturer to submit any additional information including, but not limited to, samples of the packaging or labeling of each brand family as is necessary to enable the attorney general to determine whether a tobacco product manufacturer is in compliance with this act.(d) A stamping agent or non-participating manufacturer receiving a request pursuant to this section shall provide the requested information within 30 calendar days from receipt of the request.History: L. 2009, ch. 110, § 3; L. 2015, ch. 79, § 5; June 4.
KS Stat § 50-6a12 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 50 - Unfair Trade And Consumer Protection|Article 6a - Requirements For Sale Of Cigarettes|50-6a12 Wholesale dealer and distributor licensure; compliance with stamping agent requirements of the act.

50-6a12. Wholesale dealer and distributor licensure; compliance with stamping agent requirements of the act. No wholesale dealer, as defined in K.S.A. 79-3301, and amendments thereto, or distributor, as defined in K.S.A. 79-3301, and amendments thereto, of cigarettes shall be issued a license or granted a renewal of a license by the Kansas department of revenue unless such wholesale dealer or distributor has provided to the director reasonable assurances, in writing and under penalty of perjury, that such person will comply fully with the stamping agent requirements in this act.History: L. 2009, ch. 110, § 6; July 1.