Continuity and efficiency in operation of industries

44-606. Continuity and efficiency in operation of industries. It is hereby declared and determined to be necessary for the public peace, health and general welfare of the people of this state that the industries, employments, public utilities and common carriers herein specified shall be operated with reasonable continuity and efficiency in order that the people of this state may live in peace and security, and be supplied with the necessaries of life. No person, firm, corporation, or association of persons shall in any manner or to any extent, willfully hinder, delay, limit or suspend such continuous and efficient operation for the purpose of evading the purpose and intent of the provisions of this act; nor shall any person, firm, corporation, or association of persons do any act or neglect or refuse to perform any duty herein enjoined with the intent to hinder, delay, limit or suspend such continuous and efficient operation as aforesaid, except under the terms and conditions provided by this act. History: L. 1920, ch. 29, § 6; January 24; R.S. 1923, 44-606. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Restricts doing of things prohibited by law. Court of Industrial Relations v. Packing Co., 109 Kan. 629, 637, 201 P. 418. 2. Object of act is continuity of food, clothing and fuel supply. Wolff Co. v. Industrial Court, 262 U.S. 522, 540, 43 S. Ct. 630, 67 L.Ed. 1103. 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