Automobile master key violation

K.S.A. 21-5833 — under CRIMES INVOLVING PROPERTY.

K.S.A. 21-5833

21-5833. Automobile master key violation. (a) Automobile master key violation is: (1) Selling or offering to sell a motor vehicle master key knowing it to be designed to fit the ignition switch of more than one motor vehicle; or (2) possession of a motor vehicle master key designed to fit the ignition switch of more than one motor vehicle by a person knowing it to be such a key. (b) Automobile master key violation is a class C misdemeanor. (c) The provisions of this section shall not apply to a: (1) Law enforcement officer; (2) person who is regularly carrying on the business of garage proprietor or locksmith; (3) owner of two or more vehicles who possess such motor vehicle master key for any or all of the motor vehicles so owned; or (4) person who sells a motor vehicle master key to a person described in subsection (c)(3). History: L. 2010, ch. 136, § 119; July 1, 2011. Source or Prior Law: 21-3738. 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