12-841. History: L. 1903, ch. 136, § 1; L. 1909, ch. 93, § 1; R.S. 1923, § 12-841; Repealed, L. 1945, ch. 98, § 3; March 20. Source or prior law: G.S. 1868, ch. 23, §§ 114, 115; L. 1897, ch. 82, §§ 1, 2, 3, 7, 12; L. 1903, ch. 136, § 2. Cross References to Related Sections: Later act, see 12-2001, 12-2002. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Power to extend waterworks beyond city limits considered. Hibbard v. Barker, 84 Kan. 848, 115 P. 561. 2. Power of city to change the rates for gas considered. The State v. Redding, 84 Kan. 654, 114 P. 1094. 3. Ordinance changing rates need not be submitted to electors. The State v. Redding, 84 Kan. 654, 114 P. 1094. 4. Section cited in considering jurisdiction over public utilities. The State v. Gas Co., 88 Kan. 165, 169, 127 P. 639. Affirmed: Wyandotte Gas Co. v. Kansas, 231 U.S. 622, 34 S. Ct. 226, 58 L. Ed. 404. 5. Authority of city to contract for gas; fixing of rates. City of Moline v. Developing Co., 89 Kan. 670, 131 P. 1189. 6. Public utility accepting rates and taking benefit must observe conditions. City of Moline v. Developing Co., 89 Kan. 670, 131 P. 1189. 7. Control of rates by public utilities commission considered; injunction. City of Emporia v. Telephone Co., 90 Kan. 118, 133 P. 858. 8. Authority of city upon expiration of franchise considered. City of Wilson v. Electric Light Co., 101 Kan. 425, 427, 166 P. 512. 9. Cities retain control of streets, alleys and public grounds. City of Wilson v. Electric Light Co., 101 Kan. 425, 427, 166 P. 512. 10. Powers superseded and withdrawn by public utilities act where inconsistent. Street Lighting Co. v. Utilities Commission, 101 Kan. 774, 778, 169 P. 205; City of Winfield v. Court of Industrial Relations, 111 Kan. 580, 585, 207 P. 813. 11. Publication notice not necessary for contract to supply electric current. Municipal Power Transmission Co. v. City of Lyndon, 127 Kan. 59, 64, 272 P. 158. 12. City may construct electric plant to compete with company having nonexclusive franchise. Kansas Gas & Electric Co. v. City of Independence, Kan., 79 F.2d 32, 45. 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