Declaration of public policy

8-2402. Declaration of public policy. It is hereby declared to be the public policy of this state to provide for fair and impartial regulation of those persons engaged in manufacturing, distributing or selling of vehicles. The provisions of this act which are applicable to such activities shall be administered in such a manner as will continue to promote fair dealing and honesty in the vehicle industry and among those engaged therein without unfair or unreasonable discrimination or undue preference or advantage. It is further declared to be the policy of this state to protect the public interest in the purchase and trade of vehicles, so as to insure protection against irresponsible vendors and dishonest or fraudulent sales practices and to assist, provide and secure a stable, efficient, enforceable and verifiable method for the distribution of vehicles to consumers in the state of Kansas and provide a system of tracking the flow of vehicles and their parts as well as preserving supporting services for consumers purchasing or otherwise acquiring vehicles. History: L. 1980, ch. 36, § 2; L. 1981, ch. 48, § 2; L. 1990, ch. 52, § 2; L. 1991, ch. 33, § 19; July 1. Source or prior law: 8-2302. Law Review and Bar Journal References: "Survey of Kansas Law: Consumer Law," 29 K.L.R. 483 (1981). Attorney General's Opinions: Licensure of vehicle sales and manufacture; mobile homes. 81-261. Temporary vehicle registration permits; issuance by vehicle brokers. 88-127 CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Legislation prohibiting brokering of automobiles does not violate 1st or 14th Amendments. Blue v. McBride, 252 Kan. 894, 899, 916, 919, 922, 850 P.2d 852 (1993). 2. When a vehicle dealer's surety may be garnished by a party with a monetary judgment against vehicle dealer examined. Nicklin v. Harper, 18 Kan. App. 2d 760, 768, 860 P.2d 31 (1993). 3. Spot delivery agreement, where a buyer takes possession of a vehicle contingent on later third-party financing, does not violate Kansas law. Ed Bozarth Chevrolet, Inc. v. Black, 32 Kan. App. 2d 874, 96 P.3d 272 (2003). 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