Fraudulent acts relating to aircraft identification numbers

21-5937. Fraudulent acts relating to aircraft identification numbers. (a) Fraudulent acts relating to aircraft identification numbers is knowingly: (1) Buying, receiving, disposing of, distributing, concealing, operating, or having in possession or attempting to buy, receive, dispose of, distribute, conceal, operate, or possess, by any person, firm, business or corporation of any aircraft or part thereof on which the identification numbers do not meet the requirements of the federal aviation regulations; or (2) possessing, manufacturing, or distributing any counterfeit manufacturer's aircraft identification number plate or decal used for the purpose of identification of any aircraft or authorizing, directing, aiding in exchange or giving away any such counterfeit manufacturer's aircraft identification number plate or decal. (b) Fraudulent acts relating to aircraft identification numbers is a severity level 8, nonperson felony. (c) The failure to have aircraft identification numbers clearly displayed on the aircraft and in compliance with federal aviation regulations is probable cause for any law enforcement officer in this state to make further inspection of the aircraft in question to ascertain its true identity. A law enforcement officer is authorized to inspect an aircraft for identification numbers: (1) When it is located on public property; (2) upon consent of the owner of the private property on which the aircraft is stored; or (3) when otherwise authorized by law. History: L. 2010, ch. 136, § 164; L. 2011, ch. 30, § 45; July 1. Source or Prior Law: 21-3842. 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