Retail sales at less than cost; permit required

41-729. Retail sales at less than cost; permit required. (a) No retailer shall sell, directly or indirectly, any alcoholic liquor at less than the acquisition cost of such liquor without first having obtained from the director a permit to do so. (b) The director may issue to a licensed retailer a permit authorizing the retailer to sell alcoholic liquor at less than the acquisition act of such liquor if: (1) The retailer is actually closing out the retailer's stock for the purpose of completely discontinuing sale of the item of alcoholic liquor for a period of not less than 12 months; (2) the item of alcoholic liquor is damaged or deteriorated in quality and notice is given to the public thereof; or (3) the sale of the item of alcoholic liquor is by an officer acting under the order of a court. History: L. 1987, ch. 182, § 137; April 30. Attorney General's Opinions: Discrimination in sales, service or prices unlawful. 89-34. 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