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KS Stat § 50-699 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 50 - Unfair Trade And Consumer Protection|Article 6 - Consumer Protection|50-699 Enforcement of lease agreement prohibited in certain circumstances; full written disclosure required prior to sale or lease of returned assistive device.

50-699. Enforcement of lease agreement prohibited in certain circumstances; full written disclosure required prior to sale or lease of returned assistive device. (a) No person shall enforce the lease against the consumer after the consumer receives a refund due under paragraph (3) of subsection (d) of K.S.A. 50-697 and amendments thereto.(b) No assistive device returned by a consumer or assistive device lessor in this state, or by a consumer or assistive device lessor in another state under a similar law of that state, may be sold or leased again in this state unless full written disclosure of the reasons for return is made to any prospective buyer or lessee.History: L. 1996, ch. 18, § 4; July 1.
KS Stat § 50-6,100 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 50 - Unfair Trade And Consumer Protection|Article 6 - Consumer Protection|50-6,100 Arbitration of disputes.

50-6,100. Arbitration of disputes. (a) Each consumer shall have the option of submitting any dispute arising under this act to arbitration. Upon application of the consumer all manufacturers shall submit to such arbitration.(b) Such arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the uniform arbitration act, K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 5-423 through 5-453, and amendments thereto. Any agreement to arbitrate entered into under this section shall ensure the personal objectivity of the arbitrators and the right of each party to present its case, to be in attendance during any presentation made by the other party and to rebut or refute such presentation.History: L. 1996, ch. 18, § 5; L. 2018, ch. 90, § 33; July 1.
KS Stat § 50-6,101 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 50 - Unfair Trade And Consumer Protection|Article 6 - Consumer Protection|50-6,101 Rights or remedies of consumer not limited; waiver by consumer of rights void; action to recover damages.

50-6,101. Rights or remedies of consumer not limited; waiver by consumer of rights void; action to recover damages. (a) This act shall not be construed to limit rights or remedies available to a consumer under any other law.(b) Any waiver by a consumer of rights under this act is void.(c) In addition to pursuing any other remedy, a consumer may bring an action to recover for any damages caused by a violation of this act. The court shall award a consumer who prevails in such an action twice the amount of any pecuniary loss, together with cost, disbursements and reasonable attorney fees and any equitable relief that the court determines is appropriate.History: L. 1996, ch. 18, § 6; July 1.
KS Stat § 50-6,102 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 50 - Unfair Trade And Consumer Protection|Article 6 - Consumer Protection|50-6,102 Act part of and supplemental to Kansas consumer protection act; deceptive practices; enforcement by attorney general; other rights and remedies not limited.

50-6,102. Act part of and supplemental to Kansas consumer protection act; deceptive practices; enforcement by attorney general; other rights and remedies not limited. (a) This act shall be part of and supplemental to the Kansas consumer protection act.(b) Any failure to comply with the provisions or requirements, or both, of this act is a deceptive act or practice within the meaning of K.S.A. 50-626 and amendments thereto or an unconscionable act or practice within the meaning of K.S.A. 50-627 and amendments thereto.(c) The attorney general shall have jurisdiction to enforce this section in the event the consumer elects not to pursue violations of this act through arbitration or private action.(d) Nothing in this act shall in any way limit or affect the rights or remedies which are otherwise available to a consumer under the uniform consumer credit code, or to any person under the uniform commercial code or to any person under this or any other law, statutory or otherwise.History: L. 1996, ch. 18, § 7; July 1.
KS Stat § 50-6,104 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 50 - Unfair Trade And Consumer Protection|Article 6 - Consumer Protection|50-6,104 Sale of cigarettes in violation of cigarette and tobacco products act.

50-6,104. Sale of cigarettes in violation of cigarette and tobacco products act. A violation of subsection (u), (v) or (w) of K.S.A. 79-3321 or K.S.A. 2005 Supp. 79-3395, and amendments thereto, shall constitute an unlawful trade practice as provided in K.S.A. 50-626, and amendments thereto. In addition to any remedies or penalties set forth in the Kansas cigarette and tobacco products act, any remedy or penalty available for a violation of K.S.A. 50-626, and amendments thereto, also may be imposed for such violation.History: L. 2000, ch. 92, § 9; July 1.
KS Stat § 50-6,105 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 50 - Unfair Trade And Consumer Protection|Article 6 - Consumer Protection|50-6,105 Method of payment; express authorization required; when.

50-6,105. Method of payment; express authorization required; when. (a) No supplier shall obtain or submit for payment, other than for the continuation of existing and recurrent services, services provided by a public utility as defined in K.S.A. 66-104, and amendments thereto, services provided by a wireless carrier as defined in K.S.A. 12-5301, and amendments thereto, or the collection of a preexisting debt, a check, draft or other form of negotiable instrument or payment order drawn on a person's checking, savings, share or similar account without the consumer's express authorization. The supplier obtaining or submitting the check, draft or other form of negotiable instrument or payment order for payment shall have the burden of proving the express authorization by a preponderance of the evidence.(b) As used in this section, "express authorization" means an express affirmative act by a consumer clearly agreeing to the payment by check, draft or other form of negotiable instrument or payment order drawn on a person's checking, savings, share or similar account.(c) Nothing in this section shall prohibit a consumer from personally directing the consumer's financial institution to make payment from the consumer's checking, savings, share or similar account via electronic or telephonic means in accordance with procedures set by the consumer's financial institution, nor shall this section affect the right of a consumer to transfer funds from one account to another.(d) Notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 84-4-402, and amendments thereto, financial institutions may decline to pay any check, draft or other form of negotiable instrument or payment order submitted without proof of the consumer's express authorization.(e) A violation of subsection (a) is an unconscionable act within the meaning of K.S.A. 50-627, and amendments thereto.(f) This section shall be part of and supplemental to the Kansas consumer protection act.History: L. 2001, ch. 105, § 1; L. 2002, ch. 13, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 50-6,108 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 50 - Unfair Trade And Consumer Protection|Article 6 - Consumer Protection|50-6,108 Gift certificates or gift cards; regulation of; exceptions; definitions.

50-6,108. Gift certificates or gift cards; regulation of; exceptions; definitions. (a) On and after January 1, 2007, no person, firm, partnership, association or corporation shall sell a gift certificate or gift card to a purchaser containing an expiration date which is less than five years from the date of purchase.(b) A gift certificate or gift card sold without an expiration date is valid until redeemed or replaced. A merchant shall not be required to redeem a gift card or gift certificate for cash.(c) No fees may be charged against the balance of a gift card or gift certificate within 12 months from the date of issuance of the card.(d) This section shall not apply to any of the following gift certificates or gift cards issued on and after January 1, 2007, provided the expiration date appears on the front of the gift certificate or gift card:(1) Gift certificates or gift cards that are distributed by the issuer to a consumer without any money or other thing of value being given in exchange for the gift certificate or gift card by the consumer; or(2) gift certificates or gift cards that are sold below face value at a volume discount to employers or to nonprofit and charitable organizations for fund-raising purposes.(e) All conditions and limitations shall be disclosed to the purchaser of a gift certificate or gift card at the time of purchase. If such conditions or limitations are not complied with by the purchaser, the issuer shall not be required to, but may, redeem such gift certificate or gift card.(f) As used in this section:(1) "Gift card" means a tangible device, whereon is embedded or encoded in an electronic or other format a value issued in exchange for payment, which promises to provide to the bearer merchandise of equal value to the remaining balance of the device. "Gift card" does not include a prepaid bank card;(2) "gift certificate" means a written promise given in exchange for full or discounted payment, or without any money or other thing of value being given in exchange, to provide merchandise in a specified amount or of equal value to the bearer of the certificate. "Gift certificate" does not include a prepaid bank card;(3) "prepaid bank card" means a general use, prepaid card or other electronic payment device that is issued by a bank or other financial institution in a predenominated amount useable at multiple, unaffiliated merchants or at automated teller machines, or both.(g) This section shall be part of and supplemental to the Kansas consumer protection act.History: L. 2006, ch. 116, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 50-6,109 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 50 - Unfair Trade And Consumer Protection|Article 6 - Consumer Protection|50-6,109 Scrap metal theft reduction act; definitions.

50-6,109. Scrap metal theft reduction act; definitions. (a) K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 50-6,109 through 50-6,112c, and amendments thereto, shall be known and may be cited as the scrap metal theft reduction act.(b) As used in the scrap metal theft reduction act:(1) "Scrap metal dealer" means any individual, firm, company, partnership, association or corporation that operates a business that is engaged in the business of buying, trading or dealing in regulated scrap metal for the purpose of sale for recycling.(2) "Regulated scrap metal" means any item, in any form, for which the purchase price described in K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 50-6,110 and 50-6,111, and amendments thereto, was primarily based on the content of:(A) Aluminum, except that aluminum shall not include food or beverage containers;(B) copper;(C) brass;(D) bronze;(E) stainless steel;(F) zinc;(G) titanium;(H) tungsten;(I) nickel;(J) platinum;(K) palladium;(L) rhodium;(M) magnesium;(N) lead;(O) any other nonferrous metal; or(P) any combination of nonferrous metals listed in subsections (b)(2)(A) through (b)(2)(P).(3) "Bales of regulated metal" means regulated scrap metal property processed with professional recycling equipment by compression, shearing or shredding, to a form in which it may be sold by a scrap metal dealer consistent with industry standards.(4) "Junk vehicle" means a vehicle as defined in K.S.A. 8-126, and amendments thereto, not requiring a title as provided in chapter 8 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, and amendments thereto, an aircraft or a boat which is being sold for scrap value.(5) "Nonferrous metal" means a metal that does not contain iron or steel.(6) "Vehicle part" means the front clip consisting of the two front fenders, hood, grill and front bumper of an automobile assembled as one unit; or the rear clip consisting of those body parts behind the rear edge of the back doors, including both rear quarter panels, the rear window, trunk lid, trunk floor panel and rear bumper, assembled as one unit.(7) "Person" means any individual, scrap metal dealer, manager or employee, owner, operator, corporation, partnership or association.(8) "Attorney general" means the attorney general of the state of Kansas or the attorney general's designee.History: L. 2007, ch. 128, § 1; L. 2008, ch. 82, § 2; L. 2009, ch. 88, § 2; L. 2011, ch. 86, § 5; L. 2015, ch. 96, § 12; July 1.
KS Stat § 50-6,109c (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 50 - Unfair Trade And Consumer Protection|Article 6 - Consumer Protection|50-6,109c Same; violations, civil penalty; appeal.

50-6,109c. Same; violations, civil penalty; appeal. (a) Any scrap metal dealer who violates any of the provisions of the scrap metal theft reduction act, in addition to any other penalty provided by law, may incur a civil penalty imposed pursuant to subsection (b) in an amount not less than $100 nor more than $5,000 for each violation.(b) The attorney general, upon a finding that a scrap metal dealer or any employee or agent thereof or any person or entity required to be registered as a scrap metal dealer has violated any of the provisions of the scrap metal theft reduction act may impose a civil penalty as provided in this subsection upon such scrap metal dealer.(c) A civil penalty shall not be imposed pursuant to this section except upon the written order of the attorney general to the scrap metal dealer who is responsible for the violation. Such order is a final order for purposes of judicial review and shall state the violation, the penalty to be imposed and the right of such dealer to appeal as provided in the Kansas judicial review act.History: L. 2015, ch. 96, § 3; L. 2017, ch. 76, § 5; L. 2018, ch. 79, § 4; L. 2019, ch. 66, § 3; L. 2019, ch. 66, § 4; July 1, 2020.
KS Stat § 50-6,109d (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 50 - Unfair Trade And Consumer Protection|Article 6 - Consumer Protection|50-6,109d Same; civil action by attorney general; penalty.

50-6,109d. Same; civil action by attorney general; penalty. (a) The attorney general may bring a civil action to:(1) Obtain a declaratory judgment that an act or practice violates the scrap metal theft reduction act;(2) enjoin, or to obtain a restraining order against any person who has violated, is violating, or is otherwise likely to violate the scrap metal theft reduction act;(3) recover reasonable expenses and investigation fees; or(4) impose any civil penalty authorized by the scrap metal theft reduction act.(b) In lieu of investigating or continuing an action or proceeding, the attorney general may accept a consent judgment with respect to any act or practice declared to be a violation of the scrap metal theft reduction act. Before any consent judgment entered into pursuant to this section shall be effective, it must be approved by the district court and an entry made thereof in the manner required for making an entry of judgment. Once such approval is received, any breach of the conditions of such consent judgment shall be treated as a violation of a court order, and shall be subject to all the penalties provided by law.(c) In any action brought by the attorney general, the court may, without requiring bond of the attorney general:(1) Make such orders or judgments as may be necessary to prevent the use or employment by a person of any practice declared to be a violation of the scrap metal theft reduction act;(2) issue a temporary restraining order or enjoin any person from violating the scrap metal theft reduction act;(3) award reasonable expenses and investigation fees, civil penalties and costs; and(4) grant other appropriate relief.(d) The commission of any act or practice declared to be a violation of the scrap metal theft reduction act shall render the violator liable to the state for the payment of a civil penalty, recoverable in an action brought by the attorney general, in a sum of not more than $5,000 for each violation.(e) Any person who willfully violates the terms of any court order issued pursuant to the scrap metal theft reduction act shall forfeit and pay a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 per violation, in addition to other penalties that may be imposed by the court, as the court shall deem necessary and proper. For the purposes of this section, the district court issuing an order shall retain jurisdiction, and in such cases, the attorney general, acting in the name of the state may petition for recovery of civil penalties.(f) Any act or practice declared to be a violation of the scrap metal theft reduction act which is continuing in nature shall be deemed a separate violation each day such act or practice exists.(g) This section shall take effect on and after January 1, 2016.History: L. 2015, ch. 96, § 4; July 1.
KS Stat § 50-6,109e (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 50 - Unfair Trade And Consumer Protection|Article 6 - Consumer Protection|50-6,109e Same; engaging in business, jurisdiction; administrative or civil action, venue.

50-6,109e. Same; engaging in business, jurisdiction; administrative or civil action, venue. (a) Any person, whether or not a resident or citizen of this state, who in person or through an agent or an instrumentality, engages in business as a scrap metal dealer as defined in the scrap metal theft reduction act, thereby submits the person to the jurisdiction of the courts of this state as to any cause of action arising from such business.(b) Every administrative or civil action pursuant to the scrap metal theft reduction act shall be brought in the district court of Shawnee county or in any other district where venue is otherwise authorized by law.History: L. 2015, ch. 96, § 5; July 1.
KS Stat § 50-6,109f (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 50 - Unfair Trade And Consumer Protection|Article 6 - Consumer Protection|50-6,109f Scrap metal; regulation by municipality, limitations.

50-6,109f. Scrap metal; regulation by municipality, limitations. (a) A municipality shall not enact or enforce any ordinance, resolution or regulation relating to the implementation, administration and enforcement of the provisions of the scrap metal theft reduction act.(b) Any ordinance, resolution or regulation prohibited by subsection (a) that was adopted prior to July 1, 2015, shall be null and void.(c) No action shall be commenced or prosecuted against any individual for a violation of any ordinance, resolution or regulation that is prohibited by subsection (a) and which was adopted prior to July 1, 2015, if such violation occurred on or after July 1, 2014.(d) As used in this section, "municipality" has the same meaning as defined in K.S.A. 75-6102, and amendments thereto.History: L. 2015, ch. 96, § 6; July 1.
KS Stat § 50-6,112c (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 50 - Unfair Trade And Consumer Protection|Article 6 - Consumer Protection|50-6,112c Same; suspension or revocation; appeal.

50-6,112c. Same; suspension or revocation; appeal. (a) The attorney general, upon five days notice to the persons holding a registration, may suspend the scrap metal dealer's registration for up to 30 days for any one of the following reasons:(1) The registrant has been found to have violated any of the provisions of the scrap metal theft reduction act, or any similar ordinance, resolution or rules or regulations;(2) the employment or continuation in employment of a person if the registered scrap metal dealer knows such person has, within the 24 months prior to the notice of suspension or revocation action, been found to have violated any of the provisions of the scrap metal theft reduction act, or the laws of another state comparable to such provisions, or any city or county ordinance or resolution, or regulation controlling scrap metal sale or purchase in Kansas or any other state; or(3) permitting any criminal activity under the Kansas criminal code, or similar ordinance, resolution or rules or regulations made by the board or city, as the case may be, in or upon the registrant's place of business.(b) The attorney general may revoke the registration of a scrap metal dealer who has had its registration suspended three or more times within a 24-month period.(c) The attorney general, upon five days' notice to the person holding the registration, shall revoke or suspend the registration for any one of the following reasons:(1) The registrant has fraudulently registered by knowingly giving materially false information on the registration form;(2) the registrant has become ineligible to obtain a registration under the scrap metal theft reduction act;(3) the nonpayment of any registration fees after receiving written notice that such registration fees are more than 30 days past due; or(4) the nonpayment of any civil penalty after receiving written notice that such penalty is more than 30 days past due.(d) Any action brought under this section shall be brought individually against a single registrant's place of business and not against any other place of business registered by the same individual, company or business entity.(e) Any person aggrieved by the decision of the attorney general to suspend or revoke a registration under this section may appeal such decision in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the attorney general to implement the scrap metal theft reduction act.History: L. 2011, ch. 86, § 3; L. 2015, ch. 96, § 17; January 1, 2016.
KS Stat § 50-6,112d (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 50 - Unfair Trade And Consumer Protection|Article 6 - Consumer Protection|50-6,112d Same; expiration of act.

50-6,112d. Same; expiration of act. (a) The provisions of the scrap metal theft reduction act shall expire on July 1, 2023.(b) This section shall be a part of and supplemental to the scrap metal theft reduction act.History: L. 2019, ch. 66, § 13; July 1.
KS Stat § 50-6,113 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 50 - Unfair Trade And Consumer Protection|Article 6 - Consumer Protection|50-6,113 Pest inspections relating to real estate transactions; certification required; deceptive act.

50-6,113. Pest inspections relating to real estate transactions; certification required; deceptive act. (a) Any person performing inspections for evidence of wood destroying insects, at the request of a buyer, seller, real estate broker, real estate salesperson, relocation company or financial institution, in connection with a real estate transaction or a loan secured by an interest in real estate shall hold, at the time of inspection, a valid certification, issued pursuant to the Kansas pesticide law, which authorizes the person to use or supervise the use of restricted use pesticides in the control of wood destroying insects.(b) Any person who performs an inspection specified in subsection (a) and who fails to comply with the requirements of subsection (a), shall be guilty of a deceptive act or practice in violation of K.S.A. 50-626, and amendments thereto.(c) The provisions of this section shall not apply to any employee of the Kansas department of agriculture who performs an inspection for evidence of wood destroying insects as a part of such employee's duties pursuant to the Kansas pesticide law.(d) This section shall be a part of and supplemental to the Kansas consumer protection act.History: L. 2007, ch. 64, § 1; July 1.