Cities and counties prohibited from adopting certain enactments relating to intoxicated persons; exceptions

65-4059. Cities and counties prohibited from adopting certain enactments relating to intoxicated persons; exceptions. No county or city shall adopt any local law, ordinance, resolution or regulation having the force of law rendering public intoxication by alcohol in and of itself or being a common drunkard or being found in enumerated places in an intoxicated condition, an offense, a violation, or the subject of criminal penalties. Nothing herein contained shall affect any laws, ordinances, resolutions or regulations against drunken driving, driving under the influence of alcohol, or other similar offenses that involve the operation of motor vehicles, machinery or other hazardous equipment. History: L. 1977, ch. 211, § 1; July 1. Law Review and Bar Journal References: "Survey of Kansas Law: Criminal Law and Procedure," Keith G. Meyer, 27 K.L.R. 391 (1979). 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