17-7402. History: L. 1972, ch. 52, § 150; L. 1996, ch. 135, § 4; Repealed, L. 2014, ch. 121, § 46; January 1, 2015. Source or Prior Law: 17-2705. Cross References to Related Sections: Words permitted in corporate name, see 17-6002(a)(1). Change of corporate name upon merger or consolidation of parent and subsidiary corporations, see 17-6703(b). Name of corporation after revocation of voluntary dissolution, see 17-7001(c). Name of corporation after extension, renewal or reinstatement of articles of incorporation, see 17-7002(e). Fee for reservation of corporate name, see 17-7506. Law Review and Bar Journal References: "The Kansas Corporation Code of 1972," William E. Treadway, 40 J.B.A.K. 301, 347 (1971). Attorney General's Opinions: Reservation of exclusive right to corporate name; reservation of the name "Kansas, Inc." 86-60. Corporate filings; rejection of annual report for failure to perfect organization; rejection of articles of incorporation from nonprofit entity for failure to provide conditions of membership. 1999-26. 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