Remission of fines and forfeitures; reprieves and pardons

13-515. Remission of fines and forfeitures; reprieves and pardons. The mayor shall have power to remit fines and forfeitures, to grant reprieves and pardons for all offenses arising under the ordinances of the city, by and with the consent of the council, and not otherwise. History: L. 1903, ch. 122, § 79; March 18; R.S. 1923, § 13-515. Source or prior law: L. 1862, ch. 46, art. 3, § 34; G.S. 1868, ch. 18, § 54; L. 1874, ch. 46, § 41; L. 1881, ch. 37, § 50. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Ordinance granting pardon for delay in paying occupation tax valid. Draper v. Miller, 92 Kan. 275, 279, 140 P. 890. 2. Effect of pardon by mayor considered; disability to sue removed. Draper v. Miller, 92 Kan. 275, 279, 140 P. 890. 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