Free use of water and discrimination unlawful

13-2412. Free use of water and discrimination unlawful. No person, firm, corporation, or association, nor any city department, shall be allowed free use of water, nor shall there be discrimination among water users of like classes as to rates, and rebates in rates shall never be allowed to any person, firm or corporation or city department except as an inducement to prompt payment of water rates. History: L. 1907, ch. 114; § 108; May 27; R.S. 1923, § 13-2412. Attorney General's Opinions: Waterworks boards in cities of the first class adjoining military reservations. 82-48. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. City may assess reasonable surcharge to users of city water and sewer utilities located outside city limits. Mitchell v. City of Wichita, 270 Kan. 56, 12 P.3d 402 (2000). 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