City or association; permanent maintenance fund; use and investment

17-1319. City or association; permanent maintenance fund; use and investment. Any city owning a cemetery and any cemetery association incorporated under the laws of this state may receive, acquire and hold donations or bequests in a permanent fund to be invested as the donor may direct or if the donor has not specified, such fund shall be invested in investments authorized by K.S.A. 12-1675, and amendments thereto, in the manner prescribed therein or in bonds of the United States or of the state of Kansas, or any municipality thereof. The interest on such investments shall be used by such city or association in defraying the expense incurred in keeping the lots and grounds of such cemetery in proper and suitable condition. Such permanent fund shall never be used for any other purpose than as above stated. History: L. 1911, ch. 77, § 1; R.S. 1923, 17-1319; L. 1933, ch. 151, § 1; L. 1945, ch. 154, § 1; L. 1973, ch. 88, § 1; L. 1977, ch. 54, § 21; July 1. Cross References to Related Sections: Trust funds in cities of second and third classes, see 12-1437 through 12-1439. 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