Rights of way of state highways to be used exclusively for public highway purposes, exception; removal of unauthorized structures or objects; public utility and other legal rights not affected.

68-413b. Rights of way of state highways to be used exclusively for public highway purposes, exception; removal of unauthorized structures or objects; public utility and other legal rights not affected. All rights of way of state highways shall be used exclusively for public highway purposes: Provided, The secretary of transportation may authorize such other uses of such rights-of-way as will not interfere with public travel thereon and which are in conformity with applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations relating to highways. The secretary of transportation is authorized to remove unauthorized structures, objects and facilities which are located upon the rights-of-way of state highways. Nothing herein shall be construed to affect the rights of public utilities and persons or associations maintaining facilities on state highway rights-of-way pursuant to law. History: L. 1963, ch. 332, § 1; L. 1975, ch. 427, § 98; August 15. Attorney General's Opinions: Application of motor vehicle laws to all-terrain vehicles (ATV's); definitions; registration. 94-102. 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