Same; purchase by negotiation, when; procedure; conditions; attorney general's duties

76-2042. Same; purchase by negotiation, when; procedure; conditions; attorney general's duties. If an agreement can be negotiated for less than the appraised market value, purchase of all or a part of such real estate is hereby authorized, without the exercise of the power of eminent domain. Such lands shall be acquired in the name of the state of Kansas, and the state historical society shall not issue a voucher in payment therefor until the seller shall furnish an abstract showing a merchantable title, and a warranty deed conveying a fee simple title thereto to the state of Kansas nor until such abstract and deed have been approved by the attorney general. In the event such an agreement is entered into, it shall not become effective until approved by the attorney general, nor until such abstract and deed are approved as hereinbefore provided for nor until placed in escrow pursuant to an agreement approved by the attorney general. Said tracts may be acquired separately either by negotiation or condemnation. History: L. 1974, ch. 417, § 3; July 1. 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