17-1267. History: L. 1957, ch. 145, § 16; L. 1979, ch. 61, § 5; L. 1982, ch. 98, § 9; L. 1990, ch. 83, § 1; L. 1992, ch. 321, § 19; L. 1993, ch. 291, § 12; L. 1994, ch. 291, § 18; L. 1995, ch. 251, § 8; Repealed, L. 2004, ch. 154, § 65; July 1, 2005. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Term "willfully" means intent to do the act denounced by the statute; section does not violate due process; arbitrary power not vested in commissioner to prosecute violations of securities act; attorney general and county attorneys also given power to prosecute. State v. Hodge, 204 Kan. 98, 109, 460 P.2d 596. 2. Sale of unregistered securities and failure to register; new trial ordered on convictions under K.S.A. 17-1253; trial court erred in instructing jury and in restricting cross-examination; appellate court may consider issues not raised at trial or on appeal where necessary to serve interests of justice or prevent denial of fundamental rights. State v. Puckett, 6 Kan. App. 2d 688, 689, 696, 697, 699, 634 P.2d 144 (1981); aff'd, 230 Kan. 596, 597, 640 P.2d 1198 (1981). 3. Cited; purpose of act explained; sale of "activator kits" constitutes sale of investment contracts (K.S.A. 17-1252(j)). Activator Supply Co. v. Wurth, 239 Kan. 610, 615, 621, 722 P.2d 1081 (1986). 4. Proof of specific intent not required to sustain convictions; term "willfully" defined. State v. Kershner, 15 Kan. App. 2d 17, 801 P.2d 68 (1990). 5. Statutes authorizing civil actions (K.S.A. 17-1266) and prohibiting sale of unregistered securities (K.S.A. 17-1255) held not unconstitutionally vague. State ex rel. Mays v. Ridenhour, 248 Kan. 919, 934, 811 P.2d 1220 (1991). 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