Chapter 13 — CITIES OF THE FIRST CLASS

13-1811. History: L. 1909, ch. 74, § 6; R.S. 1923, § 13-1811; Repealed, L. 1925, ch. 99, § 2; May 28. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Initiative and referendum provisions held constitutional and valid. The State, ex rel., v. City of Hutchinson, 93 Kan. 405, 411, 144 P. 241. Previous | Next L…

13-1812. History: L. 1909, ch. 74, § 7; R.S. 1923, § 13-1812; L. 1935, ch. 113, § 1; L. 1976, ch. 76, § 13; Repealed, L. 1998, ch. 5, § 1; July 1. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Erroneous use of figure; proper figure deemed substituted therefor. Coney v. City of Topeka, 96 Kan. 46, 48, 149 …

13-1813. History: L. 1909, ch. 74, § 8; R.S. 1923, § 13-1813; Repealed, L. 1998, ch. 6, § 1; July 1. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Park board succeeded by city commission upon adoption of act. Kansas City v. Sullivan, 83 Kan. 406, 111 P. 482. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCI…

13-1901. History: L. 1907, ch. 114, § 71; R.S. 1923, 13-1901; Repealed, L. 1998, ch. 43, § 1; July 1. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Section cited in determining effect of pardon from failure to pay tax on right to recover commission. Minter v. Shearer, 117 Kan. 511, 513, 232 P. 249. 2. Cit…

13-1902. History: L. 1907, ch. 114, § 72; R.S. 1923, § 13-1902; L. 1970, ch. 64, § 37; Repealed, L. 1975, ch. 109, § 1; July 1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session…

13-1903. Viaducts over or tunnels under streets; proceeding to require railroads to construct; costs; penalty for violation. The board of commissioners shall have power to require any railroad company or companies owning or operating any railroad or street-railway track or tracks…

13-1904. Control and regulation of railroads on streets. The board of commissioners shall have power by ordinance to require all street and other railway companies to keep the streets and alleys over which they run properly drained, and to light the same wherever deemed necessary…

13-1905. History: L. 1907, ch. 114, § 75; R.S. 1923, § 13-1905; Repealed, L. 1957, ch. 96, § 3; June 29. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived Sch…

13-1906. History: L. 1933, ch. 134, § 1; L. 1941, ch. 122, § 6; Repealed, L. 1957, ch. 96, § 3; June 29. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Cited; city ordinance regulating barbers in conflict with state law held invalid. Trimble v. City of Topeka, 147 Kan. 111, 117, 75 P.2d 241. Previous | Nex…

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13-2001. History: L. 1907, ch. 114, § 76; R.S. 1923, § 13-2001; Repealed, L. 1998, ch. 6, § 1; July 1. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Control of mayor is not superior to control of board. State, ex rel., v. McCombs, 125 Kan. 92, 97, 262 P. 579. 2. Commissioner's report recommending mayor's …

13-2002. History: L. 1907, ch. 114, § 77; R.S. 1923, § 13-2002; Repealed, L. 1998, ch. 6, § 1; July 1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived Schoo…

13-2003. History: L. 1907, ch. 114, § 78; R.S. 1923, § 13-2003; Repealed, L. 1998, ch. 6, § 1; July 1. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Statute prescribes method for making valid contract with city. Water Co. v. City of Wichita, 98 Kan. 256, 258, 158 P. 49. 2. Signing of contract by mayor is …

13-2004. History: L. 1907, ch. 114, § 79; L. 1913, ch. 85, § 4; R.S. 1923, § 13-2004; L. 1925, ch. 106, § 1; Repealed, L. 1968, ch. 375, § 19; July 1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF ST…

13-2007. History: L. 1907, ch. 114, § 82; R.S. 1923, § 13-2007; Repealed, L. 1998, ch. 6, § 1; July 1. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Statute prescribes method for making valid contract with city. Water Co. v. City of Wichita, 98 Kan. 256, 258, 158 P. 49. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDIN…

13-2010. History: L. 1907, ch. 114, § 85; R.S. 1923, § 13-2010; Repealed, L. 1998, ch. 6, § 1; July 1. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Commissioner's report recommending mayor's ouster for misconduct approved and confirmed. State, ex rel., v. Axton, 169 Kan. 49, 55, 56, 216 P.2d 784. Previou…

13-2011. History: L. 1907, ch. 114, § 87; R.S. 1923, § 13-2011; Repealed, L. 1998, ch. 6, § 1; July 1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived Schoo…

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13-2101. History: L. 1907, ch. 114, § 88; R.S. 1923, § 13-2101; L. 1967, ch. 90, § 3; Repealed, L. 1998, ch. 89, § 1; July 1. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Field man of department of health not a city "officer." Jagger v. Green, 90 Kan. 153, 155, 133 P. 174. 2. Employment of field man not …

13-2102. History: L. 1907, ch. 114, § 89; R.S. 1923, § 13-2102; L. 1967, ch. 90, § 4; Repealed, L. 1998, ch. 89, § 1; July 1. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Dairy inspector may be nonresident. Bassler v. Gordon, 119 Kan. 40, 237 P. 907. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL Gener…

13-2103. History: L. 1907, ch. 114, § 90; R.S. 1923, § 13-2103; L. 1945, ch. 99, § 16; Repealed, L. 1998, ch. 89, § 1; July 1. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Field men in health department under civil-service regulations. Jagger v. Green, 90 Kan. 153, 155, 133 P. 174. 2. Civil-service appoi…

13-2104. History: L. 1907, ch. 114, § 91; R.S. 1923, § 13-2104; Repealed, L. 1998, ch. 89, § 1; July 1. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Dairy inspector can only be removed as provided by civil-service act. Bassler v. Gordon, 119 Kan. 40, 237 P. 907. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING C…

13-2105. History: L. 1907, ch. 114, § 92; L. 1921, ch. 106, § 1; R.S. 1923, § 13-2105; L. 1945, ch. 99, § 17; Repealed, L. 1998, ch. 89, § 1; July 1. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. When city may employ special counsel considered. City of Topeka v. Ritchie, 105 Kan. 398, 402, 184 P. 728. 2. …

13-2106. History: L. 1907, ch. 114, § 93; R.S. 1923, § 13-2106; L. 1945, ch. 99, § 18; Repealed, L. 1998, ch. 89, § 1; July 1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session …

13-2107. History: L. 1907, ch. 114, § 94; L. 1913, ch. 85, § 5; R.S. 1923, § 13-2107; L. 1933, ch. 130, § 1; L. 1937, ch. 82, § 5; Repealed, L. 1976, ch. 86, § 2; July 1. Cross References to Related Sections: Later act, see 13-526a. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Rent money received by less…

13-2108. History: L. 1907, ch. 114, § 95; R.S. 1923, § 13-2108; L. 1937, ch. 139, § 1; L. 1945, ch. 99, § 19; L. 1953, ch. 98, § 1; L. 1982, ch. 62, § 2; Repealed, L. 1998, ch. 89, § 1; July 1. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Rent money received by lessee of city levee not public moneys. Sta…

13-2109. History: L. 1907, ch. 114, § 96; L. 1921, ch. 107, § 1; R.S. 1923, § 13-2109; L. 1945, ch. 99, § 20; Repealed, L. 1998, ch. 89, § 1; July 1. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Rent money received by lessee of city levee not public moneys. State, ex rel., v. McCombs, 156 Kan. 391, 398, …

13-2110. History: L. 1907, ch. 114, § 97; R.S. 1923, § 13-2110; L. 1945, ch. 99, § 21; Repealed, L. 1998, ch. 89, § 1; July 1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session …

13-2111. History: L. 1907, ch. 114, § 98; L. 1923, ch. 82, § 1; R.S. 1923, § 13-2111; Repealed, L. 1970, ch. 366, § 22; April 1. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Employee of railroad occupying some of city streets held disqualified. The State, ex rel., v. Grove, 109 Kan. 619, 620, 627, 201 P.…

13-2117. History: L. 1945, ch. 130, § 1; L. 1957, ch. 122, § 1; Repealed, L. 1998, ch. 9, § 1; July 1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived Schoo…

13-2122. History: L. 1945, ch. 130, § 6; L. 1949, ch. 152, § 1; Repealed, L. 1998, ch. 9, § 1; July 1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived Schoo…

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13-2201. History: L. 1909, ch. 74, § 4; R.S. 1923, § 13-2201; L. 1977, ch. 105, § 2; Repealed, L. 1998, ch. 2, § 1; July 1. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Operation of this statute not limited by "soldiers' preference law." Goodrich v. O'Neill, 85 Kan. 595, 596, 117 P. 1016. 2. Field man in…

13-2202. History: R.S. 1923, § 13-2202; L. 1935, ch. 114, § 1; Repealed, L. 1998, ch. 2, § 1; July 1. Source or prior law: L. 1911, ch. 95, § 6; Revised, 1923. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Act may be suspended as to certain classes of cities. The State, ex rel., v. City of Wichita, 100 Ka…

13-2203. History: L. 1913, ch. 88, § 1; R.S. 1923, § 13-2203; L. 1939, ch. 111, § 1; L. 1941, ch. 133, § 1; L. 1949, ch. 153, § 1; L. 1951, ch. 164, § 1; L. 1957, ch. 88, § 14; Repealed, L. 1998, ch. 2, § 1; July 1. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Act cited, but not fully considered. Jagger …

13-2207. History: L. 1913, ch. 88, § 5; L. 1917, ch. 97, § 1; R.S. 1923, § 13-2207; L. 1935, ch. 115, § 1; Repealed, L. 1998, ch. 2, § 1; July 1. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Appointment upon certificate of commission valid, although appointee erroneously certified. McLaughlin v. Green, 9…

13-2208. History: L. 1913, ch. 88, § 6; L. 1917, ch. 97, § 2; R.S. 1923, § 13-2208; Repealed, L. 1998, ch. 2, § 1; July 1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Docu…