Immediate entry to and inspection of premises as condition of license or permit; revocation for refusal

41-2613. Immediate entry to and inspection of premises as condition of license or permit; revocation for refusal. The right of immediate entry to and inspection of any premises licensed as a public venue, club or drinking establishment or any premises where alcoholic liquor or cereal malt beverage is sold by a holder of a temporary permit, or any premises subject to the control of any licensee or temporary permit holder, by any duly authorized officer or agent of the director, or by any law enforcement officer, shall be a condition on which every license or temporary permit is issued, and the application for, and acceptance of, any license or temporary permit shall conclusively be deemed to be the consent of the applicant and licensee or permit holder to such immediate entry and inspection. Such right of immediate entry and inspection shall be at any time when the premises are occupied and is not limited to hours when the club or drinking establishment is open for business. Such consent shall not be revocable during the term of the license or temporary permit. Refusal of such entry shall be grounds for revocation of the license or temporary permit. History: L. 1965, ch. 316, § 13; L. 1987, ch. 182, § 68; L. 1991, ch. 142, § 1; L. 2012, ch. 144, § 36; L. 2021, ch. 107, § 22; May 27. Law Review and Bar Journal References: "Administrative Inspections and the Fourth Amendment," Steven G. Cooper, 12 W.L.J. 203, 213 (1973). Attorney General's Opinions: Qualifications for liquor license; municipal corporations. 89-36. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Acceptance of club license constitutes consent to immediate entry by peace officer for inspection for any violation of act. State v. Dailey, 209 Kan. 707, 709, 710, 712, 713, 715, 718, 722, 723, 727, 498 P.2d 614. 2. Referred to; city ordinance regulating private clubs not in conflict with state law; valid. Garten Enterprises, Inc. v. City of Kansas City, 219 Kan. 620, 625, 549 P.2d 864. 3. Revocation of club license is exclusive remedy for refusing access to premises; conviction for possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia set aside. State v. Childs, 275 Kan. 338, 64 P.3d 389 (2003). 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