Property of city exempt from levy, execution and sale; judgments not lien on property

K.S.A. 12-151 — under GENERAL PROVISIONS.

K.S.A. 12-151

12-151. Property of city exempt from levy, execution and sale; judgments not lien on property. Except for judicial tax foreclosure, all lands, buildings, monies, debts due the city, and all other property and other assets of every description belonging to any city shall be exempt from levy, execution and sale, and no judgment against a city shall be a charge or lien on such property: Provided, That nothing herein shall relieve a city from the obligation of levying taxes or otherwise providing funds to pay judgments, and any such taxes levied or funds provided for such purpose shall not be exempt from any appropriate judicial process to enforce a judgment. History: L. 1970, ch. 68, § 1; July 1. Law Review and Bar Journal References: Assets of municipalities subject to attachment by levy, execution and sale, Robert F. Bennett, 39 J.B.A.K. 107, 109 (1970). Attorney General's Opinions: Limitations on certain tax levies in cities. 83-12. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026