General powers; applicability of code

17-6101. General powers; applicability of code. (a) In addition to the powers enumerated in K.S.A. 17-6102, and amendments thereto, every corporation, its officers, directors, and stockholders shall possess and may exercise all the powers and privileges granted by this code or by any other law or by its articles of incorporation, together with any powers incidental thereto, so far as such powers and privileges are necessary or convenient to the conduct, promotion or attainment of the business or purposes set forth in its articles of incorporation. (b) Every corporation shall be governed by the provisions and be subject to the restrictions and liabilities contained in this code. History: L. 1972, ch. 52, § 11; L. 2016, ch. 110, § 22; July 1. Source or Prior Law: 17-3002, 17-4501; 8 Del. C. § 121. Cross References to Related Sections: Contents of articles of incorporation, see 17-6002. "Articles of incorporation" defined, see 17-6004. Applicability of laws to foreign corporations, see 17-7305. Attorney General's Opinions: Merger or consolidation of domestic nonstock corporations; credit unions. 95-53. 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