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2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles › Article 1 - General Provisions › 8-1,186 Operation desert storm veteran license plate; requirements.

8-1,186. Operation desert storm veteran license plate; requirements.
(a) On and after January 1, 2019, any owner or lessee of one or more passenger vehicles, trucks of a gross weight of 20,000 pounds or less or motorcycles, who is a resident of the state of Kansas, and who submits satisfactory proof to the director of vehicles, in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the secretary of revenue, that such person is a veteran of operation desert storm, upon compliance with the provisions of this section, may be issued one distinctive license plate for each such passenger vehicle, truck or motorcycle designating such person as a veteran of operation desert storm. Such license plates shall be issued for the same period of time as other license plates upon proper registration and payment of the regular license fee as provided in K.S.A. 8-143, and amendments thereto.
(b) Any person who is a veteran of operation desert storm may make application for such distinctive license plates, not less than 60 days prior to such person's renewal of registration date, on a form prescribed and furnished by the director of vehicles, and any applicant for the distinctive license plates shall furnish the director with proof as the director shall require that the applicant is a veteran of operation desert storm. Application for the registration of a passenger vehicle, truck or motorcycle and issuance of the license plates under this section shall be made by the owner or lessee in a manner prescribed by the director of vehicles upon forms furnished by the director.
(c) No registration or distinctive license plates issued under the authority of this section shall be transferable to any other person.
(d) Renewals of registration under this section shall be made annually, upon payment of the fee prescribed in subsection (a), in the manner prescribed in K.S.A. 8-132(b), and amendments thereto. No renewal of registration shall be made to any applicant until such applicant has filed with the director a form as provided in subsection (b). If such form is not filed, the applicant shall be required to comply with K.S.A. 8-143, and amendments thereto, and return the distinctive license plates to the county treasurer of such person's residence.
History:
L. 2018, ch. 63, § 6; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles › Article 1 - General Provisions › 8-1,187 Operation Iraqi freedom veteran license plate; requirements.

8-1,187. Operation Iraqi freedom veteran license plate; requirements.
(a) On and after January 1, 2019, any owner or lessee of one or more passenger vehicles, trucks of a gross weight of 20,000 pounds or less or motorcycles, who is a resident of the state of Kansas, and who submits satisfactory proof to the director of vehicles, in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the secretary of revenue, that such person is a veteran of operation Iraqi freedom, upon compliance with the provisions of this section, may be issued one distinctive license plate for each such passenger vehicle, truck or motorcycle designating such person as a veteran of operation Iraqi freedom. Such license plates shall be issued for the same period of time as other license plates upon proper registration and payment of the regular license fee as provided in K.S.A. 8-143, and amendments thereto.
(b) Any person who is a veteran of operation Iraqi freedom may make application for such distinctive license plates, not less than 60 days prior to such person's renewal of registration date, on a form prescribed and furnished by the director of vehicles, and any applicant for the distinctive license plates shall furnish the director with proof as the director shall require that the applicant is a veteran of operation Iraqi freedom. Application for the registration of a passenger vehicle, truck or motorcycle and issuance of the license plates under this section shall be made by the owner or lessee in a manner prescribed by the director of vehicles upon forms furnished by the director.
(c) No registration or distinctive license plates issued under the authority of this section shall be transferable to any other person.
(d) Renewals of registration under this section shall be made annually, upon payment of the fee prescribed in subsection (a), in the manner prescribed in K.S.A. 8-132(b), and amendments thereto. No renewal of registration shall be made to any applicant until such applicant has filed with the director a form as provided in subsection (b). If such form is not filed, the applicant shall be required to comply with K.S.A. 8-143, and amendments thereto, and return the distinctive license plates to the county treasurer of such person's residence.
History:
L. 2018, ch. 63, § 7; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles › Article 1 - General Provisions › 8-1,188 Operation enduring freedom veteran license plate; requirements.

8-1,188. Operation enduring freedom veteran license plate; requirements.
(a) On and after January 1, 2019, any owner or lessee of one or more passenger vehicles, trucks of a gross weight of 20,000 pounds or less or motorcycles, who is a resident of the state of Kansas, and who submits satisfactory proof to the director of vehicles, in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the secretary of revenue, that such person is a veteran of operation enduring freedom, upon compliance with the provisions of this section, may be issued one distinctive license plate for each such passenger vehicle, truck or motorcycle designating such person as a veteran of operation enduring freedom. Such license plates shall be issued for the same period of time as other license plates upon proper registration and payment of the regular license fee as provided in K.S.A. 8-143, and amendments thereto.
(b) Any person who is a veteran of operation enduring freedom may make application for such distinctive license plates, not less than 60 days prior to such person's renewal of registration date, on a form prescribed and furnished by the director of vehicles, and any applicant for the distinctive license plates shall furnish the director with proof as the director shall require that the applicant is a veteran of operation enduring freedom. Application for the registration of a passenger vehicle, truck or motorcycle and issuance of the license plates under this section shall be made by the owner or lessee in a manner prescribed by the director of vehicles upon forms furnished by the director.
(c) No registration or distinctive license plates issued under the authority of this section shall be transferable to any other person.
(d) Renewals of registration under this section shall be made annually, upon payment of the fee prescribed in subsection (a), in the manner prescribed in K.S.A. 8-132(b), and amendments thereto. No renewal of registration shall be made to any applicant until such applicant has filed with the director a form as provided in subsection (b). If such form is not filed, the applicant shall be required to comply with K.S.A. 8-143, and amendments thereto, and return the distinctive license plates to the county treasurer of such person's residence.
History:
L. 2018, ch. 63, § 8; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles › Article 1 - General Provisions › 8-1,189 Fleet rental motor vehicles; registration; conditions.

8-1,189. Fleet rental motor vehicles; registration; conditions.
(a) Any person registering in this state in excess of 250 motor vehicles that are subject to the taxation imposed pursuant to K.S.A. 79-5117, and amendments thereto, shall register such vehicles with the division of vehicles. Such registration shall be submitted electronically with the division.
(b) The division of vehicles shall register and issue a license plate for any motor vehicle satisfying the provisions of subsection (a) upon payment of all applicable registration fees provided in K.S.A. 8-143, and amendments thereto. License plates issued under this subsection shall be permanent in nature and designed in such a manner as to remain with the motor vehicle so long as the motor vehicle is subject to the taxation imposed pursuant to K.S.A. 79-5117, and amendments thereto. The license plates shall be designed by the division of vehicles and shall be distinct from all other license plates and there shall be no year or date listed on the license plate. There shall be a marking on the license plate that the license plate is a rental fleet plate.
(c) For any vehicle registered pursuant to this section, the division of vehicles shall issue to the person registering such vehicle a registration receipt. The registration receipt shall contain the registration number and any other statements of facts as may be determined by the division. Such registration receipt shall immediately become invalid if the motor vehicle is no longer subject to the taxation imposed pursuant to K.S.A. 79-5117, and amendments thereto.
(d) License plates and any unused registration fees issued pursuant to this section may be transferable to any other motor vehicle owned by the same person so long as such vehicle is subject to the taxation imposed pursuant to K.S.A. 79-5117, and amendments thereto.
(e) The division may impose an additional fee in an amount not exceeding $1 for each registration issued pursuant to this section. The division shall remit all fees received by the division under this section to the state treasurer in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto. Upon receipt of each such remittance, the state treasurer shall deposit the entire amount in the state treasury and credit such fees in accordance with K.S.A. 8-145, and amendments thereto.
History:
L. 2019, ch. 26, § 1; January 1, 2020.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles › Article 1 - General Provisions › 8-1,190 Fleet rental vehicle administration fund; creation.

8-1,190. Fleet rental vehicle administration fund; creation.
There is hereby created in the state treasury the fleet rental vehicle administration fund. All moneys credited to the fleet rental vehicle administration fund shall be used by the department of revenue only for the purposes of funding the administration costs for registering and tagging fleet rental vehicles. All expenditures from the fleet rental vehicle administration 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 the department of revenue.
History:
L. 2019, ch. 26, § 2; January 1, 2020.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles › Article 1 - General Provisions › 8-1,194 United States army license plate; requirements; retired member designation.

8-1,194. United States army license plate; requirements; retired member designation.
(a) On and after January 1, 2022, any owner or lessee of one or more passenger vehicles, trucks of a gross weight of 20,000 pounds or less or motorcycles, who is a resident of Kansas, and who submits satisfactory proof to the director of vehicles, in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the secretary of revenue, that such person is currently serving in the United States army or has separated from the United States army and was honorably discharged, upon compliance with the provisions of this section, may be issued one distinctive license plate for each such passenger vehicle, truck or motorcycle designating such person as a current member or veteran of the United States army. Such license plate shall be issued for the same period of time as other license plates upon proper registration and payment of the regular license fee as provided in K.S.A. 8-143, and amendments thereto.
(b) Any person who is a current member or veteran of the United States army may make application for such distinctive license plate, not less than 60 days prior to such person's renewal of registration date, on a form prescribed and furnished by the director of vehicles, and any applicant for the distinctive license plate shall furnish the director with proof as the director shall require that the applicant is a current member or veteran of the United States army. Application for the registration of a passenger vehicle, truck or motorcycle and issuance of the license plate under this section shall be made by the owner or lessee in a manner prescribed by the director of vehicles upon forms furnished by the director.
(c) No registration or distinctive license plate issued under the authority of this section shall be transferable to any other person.
(d) Renewals of registration under this section shall be made annually, upon payment of the fee prescribed in subsection (a), in the manner prescribed in K.S.A. 8-132(b), and amendments thereto. No renewal of registration shall be made to any applicant until such applicant has filed with the director a form as provided in subsection (b). If such form is not filed, the applicant shall be required to comply with K.S.A. 8-143, and amendments thereto, and return the distinctive license plate to the county treasurer of such person's residence.
(e) Upon satisfactory proof submitted to the director of vehicles, in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the secretary of revenue, any person issued a license plate under this section may request that the license plate be printed to indicate that such person is a retired member of the United States army.
History:
L. 2021, ch. 95, § 4; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles › Article 1 - General Provisions › 8-1,195 United States navy license plate; requirements; retired member designation.

8-1,195. United States navy license plate; requirements; retired member designation.
(a) On and after January 1, 2022, any owner or lessee of one or more passenger vehicles, trucks of a gross weight of 20,000 pounds or less or motorcycles, who is a resident of Kansas, and who submits satisfactory proof to the director of vehicles, in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the secretary of revenue, that such person is currently serving in the United States navy or has separated from the United States navy and was honorably discharged, upon compliance with the provisions of this section, may be issued one distinctive license plate for each such passenger vehicle, truck or motorcycle designating such person as a current member or veteran of the United States navy. Such license plate shall be issued for the same period of time as other license plates upon proper registration and payment of the regular license fee as provided in K.S.A. 8-143, and amendments thereto.
(b) Any person who is a current member or veteran of the United States navy may make application for such distinctive license plate, not less than 60 days prior to such person's renewal of registration date, on a form prescribed and furnished by the director of vehicles, and any applicant for the distinctive license plate shall furnish the director with proof as the director shall require that the applicant is a current member or veteran of the United States navy. Application for the registration of a passenger vehicle, truck or motorcycle and issuance of the license plate under this section shall be made by the owner or lessee in a manner prescribed by the director of vehicles upon forms furnished by the director.
(c) No registration or distinctive license plate issued under the authority of this section shall be transferable to any other person.
(d) Renewals of registration under this section shall be made annually, upon payment of the fee prescribed in subsection (a), in the manner prescribed in K.S.A. 8-132(b), and amendments thereto. No renewal of registration shall be made to any applicant until such applicant has filed with the director a form as provided in subsection (b). If such form is not filed, the applicant shall be required to comply with K.S.A. 8-143, and amendments thereto, and return the distinctive license plate to the county treasurer of such person's residence.
(e) Upon satisfactory proof submitted to the director of vehicles, in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the secretary of revenue, any person issued a license plate under this section may request that the license plate be printed to indicate that such person is a retired member of the United States navy.
History:
L. 2021, ch. 95, § 5; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles › Article 1 - General Provisions › 8-1,196 United States marine corps license plate; requirements; retired member designation.

8-1,196. United States marine corps license plate; requirements; retired member designation.
(a) On and after January 1, 2022, any owner or lessee of one or more passenger vehicles, trucks of a gross weight of 20,000 pounds or less or motorcycles, who is a resident of Kansas, and who submits satisfactory proof to the director of vehicles, in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the secretary of revenue, that such person is currently serving in the United States marine corps or has separated from the United States marine corps and was honorably discharged, upon compliance with the provisions of this section, may be issued one distinctive license plate for each such passenger vehicle, truck or motorcycle designating such person as a current member or veteran of the United States marine corps. Such license plate shall be issued for the same period of time as other license plates upon proper registration and payment of the regular license fee as provided in K.S.A. 8-143, and amendments thereto.
(b) Any person who is a current member or veteran of the United States marine corps may make application for such distinctive license plate, not less than 60 days prior to such person's renewal of registration date, on a form prescribed and furnished by the director of vehicles, and any applicant for the distinctive license plate shall furnish the director with proof as the director shall require that the applicant is a current member or veteran of the United States marine corps. Application for the registration of a passenger vehicle, truck or motorcycle and issuance of the license plate under this section shall be made by the owner or lessee in a manner prescribed by the director of vehicles upon forms furnished by the director.
(c) No registration or distinctive license plate issued under the authority of this section shall be transferable to any other person.
(d) Renewals of registration under this section shall be made annually, upon payment of the fee prescribed in subsection (a), in the manner prescribed in K.S.A. 8-132(b), and amendments thereto. No renewal of registration shall be made to any applicant until such applicant has filed with the director a form as provided in subsection (b). If such form is not filed, the applicant shall be required to comply with K.S.A. 8-143, and amendments thereto, and return the distinctive license plate to the county treasurer of such person's residence.
(e) Upon satisfactory proof submitted to the director of vehicles, in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the secretary of revenue, any person issued a license plate under this section may request that the license plate be printed to indicate that such person is a retired member of the United States marine corps.
History:
L. 2021, ch. 95, § 6; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles › Article 1 - General Provisions › 8-1,197 United States air force license plate; requirements; retired member designation.

8-1,197. United States air force license plate; requirements; retired member designation.
(a) On and after January 1, 2022, any owner or lessee of one or more passenger vehicles, trucks of a gross weight of 20,000 pounds or less or motorcycles, who is a resident of Kansas, and who submits satisfactory proof to the director of vehicles, in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the secretary of revenue, that such person is currently serving in the United States air force or has separated from the United States air force and was honorably discharged, upon compliance with the provisions of this section, may be issued one distinctive license plate for each such passenger vehicle, truck or motorcycle designating such person as a current member or veteran of the United States air force. Such license plate shall be issued for the same period of time as other license plates upon proper registration and payment of the regular license fee as provided in K.S.A. 8-143, and amendments thereto.
(b) Any person who is a current member or veteran of the United States air force may make application for such distinctive license plate, not less than 60 days prior to such person's renewal of registration date, on a form prescribed and furnished by the director of vehicles, and any applicant for the distinctive license plate shall furnish the director with proof as the director shall require that the applicant is a current member or veteran of the United States air force. Application for the registration of a passenger vehicle, truck or motorcycle and issuance of the license plate under this section shall be made by the owner or lessee in a manner prescribed by the director of vehicles upon forms furnished by the director.
(c) No registration or distinctive license plate issued under the authority of this section shall be transferable to any other person.
(d) Renewals of registration under this section shall be made annually, upon payment of the fee prescribed in subsection (a), in the manner prescribed in K.S.A. 8-132(b), and amendments thereto. No renewal of registration shall be made to any applicant until such applicant has filed with the director a form as provided in subsection (b). If such form is not filed, the applicant shall be required to comply with K.S.A. 8-143, and amendments thereto, and return the distinctive license plate to the county treasurer of such person's residence.
(e) Upon satisfactory proof submitted to the director of vehicles, in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the secretary of revenue, any person issued a license plate under this section may request that the license plate be printed to indicate that such person is a retired member of the United States air force.
History:
L. 2021, ch. 95, § 7; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles › Article 1 - General Provisions › 8-1,198 United States coast guard license plate; requirements; retired member designation.

8-1,198. United States coast guard license plate; requirements; retired member designation.
(a) On and after January 1, 2022, any owner or lessee of one or more passenger vehicles, trucks of a gross weight of 20,000 pounds or less or motorcycles, who is a resident of Kansas, and who submits satisfactory proof to the director of vehicles, in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the secretary of revenue, that such person is currently serving in the United States coast guard or has separated from the United States coast guard and was honorably discharged, upon compliance with the provisions of this section, may be issued one distinctive license plate for each such passenger vehicle, truck or motorcycle designating such person as a current member or veteran of the United States coast guard. Such license plate shall be issued for the same period of time as other license plates upon proper registration and payment of the regular license fee as provided in K.S.A. 8-143, and amendments thereto.
(b) Any person who is a current member or veteran of the United States coast guard may make application for such distinctive license plate, not less than 60 days prior to such person's renewal of registration date, on a form prescribed and furnished by the director of vehicles, and any applicant for the distinctive license plate shall furnish the director with proof as the director shall require that the applicant is a current member or veteran of the United States coast guard. Application for the registration of a passenger vehicle, truck or motorcycle and issuance of the license plate under this section shall be made by the owner or lessee in a manner prescribed by the director of vehicles upon forms furnished by the director.
(c) No registration or distinctive license plate issued under the authority of this section shall be transferable to any other person.
(d) Renewals of registration under this section shall be made annually, upon payment of the fee prescribed in subsection (a), in the manner prescribed in K.S.A. 8-132(b), and amendments thereto. No renewal of registration shall be made to any applicant until such applicant has filed with the director a form as provided in subsection (b). If such form is not filed, the applicant shall be required to comply with K.S.A. 8-143, and amendments thereto, and return the distinctive license plate to the county treasurer of such person's residence.
(e) Upon satisfactory proof submitted to the director of vehicles, in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the secretary of revenue, any person issued a license plate under this section may request that the license plate be printed to indicate that such person is a retired member of the United States coast guard.
History:
L. 2021, ch. 95, § 8; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles › Article 1 - General Provisions › 8-1,199 United States space force license plate; requirements; retired member designation.

8-1,199. United States space force license plate; requirements; retired member designation.
(a) On and after January 1, 2022, any owner or lessee of one or more passenger vehicles, trucks of a gross weight of 20,000 pounds or less or motorcycles, who is a resident of Kansas, and who submits satisfactory proof to the director of vehicles, in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the secretary of revenue, that such person is currently serving in the United States space force or has separated from the United States space force and was honorably discharged, upon compliance with the provisions of this section, may be issued one distinctive license plate for each such passenger vehicle, truck or motorcycle designating such person as a current member or veteran of the United States space force. Such license plate shall be issued for the same period of time as other license plates upon proper registration and payment of the regular license fee as provided in K.S.A. 8-143, and amendments thereto.
(b) Any person who is a current member or veteran of the United States space force may make application for such distinctive license plate, not less than 60 days prior to such person's renewal of registration date, on a form prescribed and furnished by the director of vehicles, and any applicant for the distinctive license plate shall furnish the director with proof as the director shall require that the applicant is a current member or veteran of the United States space force. Application for the registration of a passenger vehicle, truck or motorcycle and issuance of the license plate under this section shall be made by the owner or lessee in a manner prescribed by the director of vehicles upon forms furnished by the director.
(c) No registration or distinctive license plate issued under the authority of this section shall be transferable to any other person.
(d) Renewals of registration under this section shall be made annually, upon payment of the fee prescribed in subsection (a), in the manner prescribed in K.S.A. 8-132(b), and amendments thereto. No renewal of registration shall be made to any applicant until such applicant has filed with the director a form as provided in subsection (b). If such form is not filed, the applicant shall be required to comply with K.S.A. 8-143, and amendments thereto, and return the distinctive license plate to the county treasurer of such person's residence.
(e) Upon satisfactory proof submitted to the director of vehicles, in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the secretary of revenue, any person issued a license plate under this section may request that the license plate be printed to indicate that such person is a retired member of the United States space force.
History:
L. 2021, ch. 95, § 9; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles › Article 1 - General Provisions › 8-1,203 Distinctive license plate fee collection; report to legislature.

8-1,203. Distinctive license plate fee collection; report to legislature.
Not later than May 1 of each year, any organization that receives payment from any fee imposed on the issuance or renewal of a distinctive license plate shall submit to the house of representatives committee on transportation, the senate committee on transportation, the legislative research department and the state treasurer a report on the prior year's finances that contains the following information:
(a) The total amount of money received by the organization from such distinctive license plate fee from the prior year; and
(b) the list of expenditures that the money in subsection (a) was spent on by the organization.
History:
L. 2021, ch. 95, § 11; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles › Article 1 - General Provisions › 8-1,204 Silver star medal license plate; requirements.

8-1,204. Silver star medal license plate; requirements.
(a) On and after January 1, 2023, any owner or lessee of one or more passenger vehicles, trucks of a gross weight of 20,000 pounds or less or motorcycles who is a resident of Kansas and submits satisfactory proof to the director of vehicles, in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the secretary of revenue, that such person was awarded a silver star medal by the United States government may be issued one distinctive license plate for each such passenger vehicle, truck or motorcycle designating such person as a silver star medal recipient. Such license plate shall be issued for the same period of time as other license plates upon proper registration and payment of the regular license fee as provided in K.S.A. 8-143, and amendments thereto.
(b) Any silver star medal recipient may make application for such distinctive license plate, not less than 60 days prior to such person's renewal of registration date, on a form prescribed and furnished by the director of vehicles. Any applicant for the distinctive license plate shall furnish the director with proof as the director shall require that the applicant was a silver star medal recipient. Application for the registration of a passenger vehicle, truck or motorcycle and the issuance of the license plate under this section shall be made by the owner or lessee in a manner prescribed by the director of vehicles upon forms furnished by the director.
(c) No registration or distinctive license plate issued under the authority of this section shall be transferable to any other person.
(d) Renewals of registration under this section shall be made annually, upon payment of the fee prescribed in K.S.A. 8-143, and amendments thereto, and in the manner prescribed in K.S.A. 8-132(b), and amendments thereto. No renewal of registration shall be made to any applicant until such applicant has filed with the director a form as provided in subsection (b). If such form is not filed, the applicant shall be required to comply with K.S.A. 8-143, and amendments thereto, and return the distinctive license plate to the county treasurer of such person's residence.
History:
L. 2022, ch. 57, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles › Article 1 - General Provisions › 8-1,205 Bronze star medal license plate; requirements.

8-1,205. Bronze star medal license plate; requirements.
(a) On and after January 1, 2023, any owner or lessee of one or more passenger vehicles, trucks of a gross weight of 20,000 pounds or less or motorcycles who is a resident of Kansas and submits satisfactory proof to the director of vehicles, in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the secretary of revenue, that such person was awarded a bronze star medal by the United States government may be issued one distinctive license plate for each such passenger vehicle, truck or motorcycle designating such person as a bronze star medal recipient. Such license plate shall be issued for the same period of time as other license plates upon proper registration and payment of the regular license fee as provided in K.S.A. 8-143, and amendments thereto.
(b) Any person who is a bronze star medal recipient may make application for such distinctive license plate, not less than 60 days prior to such person's renewal of registration date, on a form prescribed and furnished by the director of vehicles. Any applicant for the distinctive license plate shall furnish the director with proof as the director shall require that the applicant was a bronze star medal recipient. Application for the registration of a passenger vehicle, truck or motorcycle and the issuance of the license plate under this section shall be made by the owner or lessee in a manner prescribed by the director of vehicles upon forms furnished by the director.
(c) No registration or distinctive license plate issued under the authority of this section shall be transferable to any other person.
(d) Renewals of registration under this section shall be made annually upon payment of the fee prescribed in K.S.A. 8-143, and amendments thereto, and in the manner prescribed in K.S.A. 8-132(b), and amendments thereto. No renewal of registration shall be made to any applicant until such applicant has filed with the director a form as provided in subsection (b). If such form is not filed, the applicant shall be required to comply with K.S.A. 8-143, and amendments thereto, and return the distinctive license plate to the county treasurer of such person's residence.
History:
L. 2022, ch. 57, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles › Article 2 - Drivers' Licenses › 8-222 Liability of owner for damages caused by negligence of minors under age of sixteen.

8-222.
Liability of owner for damages caused by negligence of minors under age of sixteen.
Every owner of a motor vehicle causing or knowingly permitting a minor under the age of sixteen years to drive such vehicle upon a highway, and any person who gives or furnishes a motor vehicle to such minor, shall be jointly and severally liable with such minor for any damages caused by the negligence of such minor in driving such vehicle.
History:
L. 1931, ch. 80, § 22; June 30.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles › Article 2 - Drivers' Licenses › 8-234d Motor vehicle drivers' license act; scope and effect of certain sections.

8-234d.
Motor vehicle drivers' license act; scope and effect of certain sections.
(a) Nothing in K.S.A. 8-234b and 8-234c shall be construed as abrogating, limiting or otherwise affecting any other provision of the motor vehicle drivers' license act which imposes restrictions or limitations on driving any types, sizes or combinations of vehicles.
(b) The provisions of K.S.A. 8-234a, 8-234b and 8-234c and the provisions of this section shall be a part of and supplemental to the motor vehicle drivers' license act.
History:
L. 1975, ch. 36, § 4; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles › Article 2 - Drivers' Licenses › 8-235b Findings of department upon receipt of application; issuance of license, when.

8-235b.
Findings of department upon receipt of application; issuance of license, when.
The division, upon receipt of an application for an original driver's license, if it finds the applicant to be the then holder of a valid driver's license and finds from said application that the statements required under subsection (b) of K.S.A. 8-240, relating to prior revocation, suspension or refusal of licenses are answered correctly in the negative, and finds that all other applicable requirements of the motor vehicle drivers' license act have been complied with, including the requirements of K.S.A. 8-234b and 8-234c, shall issue to said applicant a properly classified driver's license, which license shall be issued as provided in this act.
History: L. 1949, ch. 104, § 4; L. 1959, ch. 49, § 8; L. 1975, ch. 36, § 6; January 1, 1976.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles › Article 2 - Drivers' Licenses › 8-235c Findings of division; when examination required; exception.

8-235c.
Findings of division; when examination required; exception.
If the division finds that an applicant for an original driver's license does not then have a valid driver's license, or finds that any of the statements relating to prior revocation, suspension or refusal of licenses required to be made on the application under subsection (b) of K.S.A. 8-240 are in the affirmative, then the division before issuing such license shall require said applicant to take an examination as provided in K.S.A. 8-235d: Provided, That any applicant who was a student within the two (2) years immediately prior to the date of making application and who has successfully completed a drivers' training course conducted by an accredited school or educational institution, or conducted by a driver training school which has been issued a license certificate pursuant to K.S.A. 8-277 shall be granted without examination a driver's license indicating the class of vehicles which the applicant is qualified to drive as a result of successfully completing such drivers' training course.
History: L. 1949, ch. 104, § 5; L. 1951, ch. 107, § 1; L. 1959, ch. 49, § 9; L. 1975, ch. 36, § 7; January 1, 1976.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles › Article 2 - Drivers' Licenses › 8-235d Applications for licenses other than renewals; examinations; locations; issuance of license; requirements for applicant under age of eighteen years.

8-235d. Applications for licenses other than renewals; examinations; locations; issuance of license; requirements for applicant under age of eighteen years.
(a) Drivers' license examiners of the division shall accept original applications for drivers' licenses and instruction permits, as distinguished from applications for renewals of licenses, on forms prescribed by the division and also shall issue instruction permits. Drivers' license examiners of the division shall examine every applicant for a driver's license who is required by the provisions of the motor vehicle drivers' license act to be examined. Such examination shall be held in the county where the applicant resides or at a place adjacent thereto reasonably convenient to the applicant or at a location established by the secretary. Such examination shall include a test of the applicant's eyesight, the applicant's ability to read and understand highway signs regulating, warning and directing traffic, the applicant's knowledge of the traffic laws of this state and shall include an actual demonstration of ability to exercise ordinary and reasonable control in the operation of motor vehicles which the class of license applied for would entitle the applicant to drive. At the conclusion of the examination the examiner shall issue a license to the applicant, if the applicant has successfully passed the examination with the class of license the applicant has applied for.
(b) In addition to the requirements of subsection (a):
(1) Any person applying for a driver's license shall comply with the provisions of subsection (b) of K.S.A. 8-240, and amendments thereto; and
(2) any person who is under the age of 18 years and at least 17 years of age, who is applying for a driver's license for the first time, not including an instruction permit, shall submit a signed affidavit of either a parent or guardian, stating that the applicant has completed at least 50 hours of adult supervised driving with at least 10 of those hours being at night. The required adult supervised driving required in this subsection shall be conducted by an adult who is at least 21 years of age and is the holder of a valid commercial driver's license, class A, B or C driver's license.
Evidence of failure of any licensee who was required to complete the 50 hours of adult supervised driving under this subsection shall not be admissible in any action for the purpose of determining any aspect of comparative negligence or mitigation of damages.
History:
L. 1949, ch. 104, § 6; L. 1959, ch. 49, § 10; L. 1963, ch. 402, § 2; L. 1967, ch. 434, § 2; L. 1975, ch. 36, § 8; L. 1989, ch. 38, § 21; L. 1999, ch. 125, § 14; L. 2000, ch. 179, § 8; L. 2009, ch. 34, § 4; L. 2013, ch. 40, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles › Article 2 - Drivers' Licenses › 8-235e Application for driver's license, instructional permit or nondriver's identification card constitutes consent to selective service registration.

8-235e.
Application for driver's license, instructional permit or nondriver's identification card constitutes consent to selective service registration.
(a) Any person, who is subject to registration under the provisions of section 3 of the military selective service act, 50 U.S.C. App. section 453, as amended, and who applies for any driver's license or instructional permit under the provisions of article 2 of chapter 8 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, or any nondriver's identification card under the provisions of K.S.A. 8-1324 through 8-1334, and amendments thereto, or any renewal of such driver's license, instructional permit or nondriver's identification card and who is at least 16 years of age but less than 26 years of age shall consent to such applicant's registration in compliance with the requirements of section 3 of the military selective service act, 50 U.S.C. App. section 453, as amended.
(b) The division of vehicles shall forward, in an electronic format, the necessary personal information of the applicants identified in subsection (a), to the selective service system. The applicant's signature on the application shall serve as an indication that the applicant either has already registered with the selective service system or that the applicant is authorizing the division of vehicles to forward to the selective service system the necessary information for such registration. The division of vehicles shall notify the applicant that the applicant's submission of the application will serve as the applicant's consent to registration with the selective service system, if such registration is required by federal law.
History:
L. 2003, ch. 41, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles › Article 2 - Drivers' Licenses › 8-236 Persons exempt from license.

8-236.
Persons exempt from license.
(a) The following persons are exempt from the license requirements of the motor vehicle drivers' license act:
(1) A nonresident who is at least 16 years of age and who has in such person's immediate possession a valid license issued to such nonresident in such person's home state or country may operate in this state any motor vehicle in class C or M, as designated in K.S.A. 8-234b, and amendments thereto;
(2) a nonresident who is at least 18 years of age and who has in such person's immediate possession a valid license issued to such nonresident in such person's home state or country which authorizes such person to operate any motor vehicle in class A or class B, as designated in K.S.A. 8-234b, and amendments thereto, may operate any such motor vehicle in this state, subject to the age limits applicable in this state to the operation of any type or class of vehicle operated by such person;
(3) any nonresident who is at least 18 years of age, whose home state or country does not require the licensing of drivers, may operate any motor vehicle in class C or class M, as designated in K.S.A. 8-234b, and amendments thereto, for a period of not more than 90 days in any calendar year, if the motor vehicle so operated is duly registered in the home state or country of such nonresident;
(4) any person while driving or operating during the hours between sunrise and sunset any farm tractor or implement of husbandry, from the farm residence to a field farmed in connection with such farm residence, or from one farm field to another.
(b) No exemption granted by this section shall apply to any person while such person's license to operate a motor vehicle is under suspension or revocation.
History:
L. 1937, ch. 73, § 3; L. 1949, ch. 104, § 7; L. 1959, ch. 49, § 3; L. 1967, ch. 59, § 2; L. 1975, ch. 36, § 9; L. 1987, ch. 45, § 2; L. 1989, ch. 38, § 22; L. 1991, ch. 36, § 6; May 30.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles › Article 2 - Drivers' Licenses › 8-237 Persons to whom license not issued.

8-237.
Persons to whom license not issued.
The division of vehicles shall not issue any driver's license to any person:
(a) Who is under the age of 17 years, except that the division may issue a restricted class C or M license, as provided in K.S.A. 8-2,101, and amendments thereto, or a farm permit, under K.S.A. 8-296, and amendments thereto.
(b) Who is under the age of 18 years, except as provided in K.S.A. 8-2,147, and amendments thereto, for the purpose of driving a commercial or class A or B motor vehicle.
(c) Whose license is currently revoked, suspended or canceled in this or any other state, except as provided in K.S.A. 8-256, and amendments thereto.
(d) Who is a habitual drunkard, habitual user of narcotic drugs or habitual user of any other drug to a degree which renders the user incapable of safely driving a motor vehicle.
(e) Who has previously been adjudged to be afflicted with or suffering from any mental disability or disease and who, at the time of making application for a driver's license, has not been restored to capacity in the manner provided by law. Application of this limitation to any person known to have suffered any seizure disorder is subject to the provisions of K.S.A. 8-247, and amendments thereto.
(f) Who is required by the motor vehicle drivers' license act to take an examination, unless the person has successfully passed the examination.
(g) Who is at least 16 years of age and less than 17 years of age, who is applying for a driver's license for the first time since reaching 16 years of age and who, three times or more, has been adjudged to be a traffic offender under the Kansas juvenile code or a juvenile offender under the revised Kansas juvenile justice code, by reason of violation of one or more statutes regulating the movement of traffic on the roads, streets or highways of this state, except that, in the discretion of the director, the person may be issued a driver's license which is restricted in the manner the division deems to be appropriate. No person described by this subsection shall be eligible to receive a driver's license which is not restricted until the person has reached the age of 17 years.
(h) Who has not submitted proof of age or proof of identity, as required by K.S.A. 8-240, and amendments thereto.
(i) Whose presence in the United States is in violation of federal immigration laws.
History:
L. 1937, ch. 73, § 4; L. 1943, ch. 81, § 1; L. 1949, ch. 104, § 8; L. 1955, ch. 50, § 1; L. 1959, ch. 49, § 4; L. 1974, ch. 37, § 1; L. 1975, ch. 36, § 10; L. 1977, ch. 36, § 1; L. 1978, ch. 44, § 2; L. 1982, ch. 41, § 1; L. 1982, ch. 182, § 117; L. 1989, ch. 38, § 23; L. 1991, ch. 36, § 7; L. 1992, ch. 192, § 2; L. 1993, ch. 222, § 2; L. 1993, ch. 280, § 2; L. 1996, ch. 229, § 19; L. 1999, ch. 125, § 15; L. 2000, ch. 179, § 9; L. 2006, ch. 169, § 88; L. 2009, ch. 34, § 5; L. 2010, ch. 146, § 2; May 27.