Chapter 21 — CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS

21-2709. Revisor's Note: Section transferred to 41-2712. 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 …

21-2710. History: L. 1937, ch. 214, § 10; L. 1941, ch. 220, § 1; Repealed, L. 1949, ch. 244, § 6; July 1. Cross References to Related Sections: Later act, see 41-2713. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meeti…

21-2801. Trading stamps or similar devices redeemable in merchandise or other thing of value prohibited. On or after April 16, 1958, it shall be unlawful for any person, firm, association or corporation to use, issue or distribute, or for any person, firm, association or corporat…

21-2802. Trading stamps or similar devices redeemable in cash or other thing of value prohibited. On and after April 16, 1958, it shall be unlawful for any person, firm, association or corporation to use, issue or distribute, or for any person, firm, association or corporation to…

21-2803. Trading stamp act inapplicable to certain coupons and similar devices. This act shall not apply to any coupon, ticket, certificate, card or other similar device which is issued, distributed, furnished or redeemed: (a) By a manufacturer or packer, when such coupon, ticket…

21-2804. Penalties. Any person, firm, association or corporation violating either K.S.A. 21-2801 or 21-2802 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100) for each day said person, firm or corporation is in violation…

21-2804a. Same; penalties for violations of K.S.A. 21-2801, 21-2802. Persons violating K.S.A. 21-2801 or 21-2802 shall upon conviction be subject to the penalties prescribed by K.S.A. 21-2804. History: L. 1965, ch. 234, § 3; June 30. Law Review and Bar Journal References: Mention…

21-2805. Invalidity of part. If any sentence, clause, provision or section of this act shall be held unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity or the constitutionality of any other sentence, clause, provision or section herein contained and it shall be conclus…

21-3101. History: L. 1969, ch. 180, § 21-3101; Repealed, L. 2010, ch. 136, § 307; July 1, 2011. Law Review and Bar Journal References: "Jury Instructions for Insanity," Clarence R. Wietharn, 9 W.L.J. 271, 280 (1970). CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Retroactive application of code mentioned; …

21-3102. History: L. 1969, ch. 180, § 21-3102; Repealed, L. 2010, ch. 136, § 307; July 1, 2011. Law Review and Bar Journal References: "Kansas' New Conspiracy Law," Larry R. O'Neal, 19 K.L.R. 799, 801 (1971). Subsection (4) mentioned in article concerning parole eligibility for p…

21-3103. History: L. 1969, ch. 180, § 21-3103; Repealed, L. 2010, ch. 136, § 307; July 1, 2011. Source or Prior Law: 21-124. Attorney General's Opinions: Worthless checks; statutory service charge; preexisting indebtedness; notice; refusal of payment. 90-93. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. K…

21-3104. History: L. 1969, ch. 180, § 21-3104; Repealed, L. 2010, ch. 136, § 307; July 1, 2011. Source or Prior Law: 62-402, 62-403. Law Review and Bar Journal References: "Corporate Criminal Liability for Injuries and Death," Patrick Hamilton, 40 K.L.R. 1091, 1104 (1992). "Crimi…

21-3105. History: L. 1969, ch. 180, § 21-3105; L. 1984, ch. 39, § 32; L. 1994, ch. 291, § 90; L. 1996, ch. 214, § 24; L. 1998, ch. 192, § 3; L. 2010, ch. 8, § 1; Repealed, L. 2011, ch. 30, § 288; July 1. Source or Prior Law: 21-127, 21-128, 62-102, 62-103, 62-104, 62-105. Law Rev…

21-3106. History: L. 1969, ch. 180, § 21-3106; L. 1986, ch. 118, § 1; L. 1990, ch. 306, § 20; L. 1992, ch. 321, § 20; L. 1993, ch. 253, § 13; L. 1994, ch. 296, § 1; L. 1996, ch. 267, § 13; L. 1998, ch. 52, § 2; L. 1998, ch. 185, § 4; L. 2001, ch. 208, § 3; L. 2005, ch. 162, § 1; …

21-3107. History: L. 1969, ch. 180, § 21-3107; L. 1974, ch. 146, § 1; L. 1983, ch. 107, § 1; L. 1998, ch. 185, § 1; Repealed, L. 2010, ch. 136, § 307; July 1, 2011. Source or Prior Law: 21-102, 62-1022, 62-1023, 62-1024. Law Review and Bar Journal References: "The Effect of Forme…

21-3108. History: L. 1969, ch. 180, § 21-3108; L. 1970, ch. 124, § 1; L. 1977, ch. 105, § 8; Repealed, L. 2010, ch. 136, § 307; July 1, 2011. Source or Prior Law: 21-104, 21-114, 21-115, 21-116, 62-1441, 62-1442, 62-1443, 62-1444, 65-2520. Law Review and Bar Journal References: B…

21-3109. History: L. 1969, ch. 180, § 21-3109; Repealed, L. 2010, ch. 136, § 307; July 1, 2011. Source or Prior Law: 62-1439. Law Review and Bar Journal References: "The Admissibility of Child Victim Hearsay in Kansas: A Defense Perspective," Christopher B. McNeil, 23 W.L.J. 265,…

21-3110. History: L. 1969, ch. 180, § 21-3110; L. 1976, ch. 145, § 106; L. 1990, ch. 97, § 1; L. 2004, ch. 48, § 1; L. 2004, ch. 145, § 10; L. 2008, ch. 150, § 2; L. 2010, ch. 101, § 5; Repealed, L. 2011, ch. 30, § 288; July 1. Source or Prior Law: 21-129, 21-130, 21-131, 21-132,…

21-3110a. History: L. 1998, ch. 131, § 1; Repealed, L. 2010, ch. 136, § 307; July 1, 2011. Attorney General's Opinions: Expunged municipal court records may be released to "criminal justice agency" having legitimate need for such. 2002-14. Requirement for sexual offenders to regi…

21-3110b. History: L. 1969, ch. 180, § 21-3110; L. 1976, ch. 145, § 106; L. 1990, ch. 97, § 1; L. 2004, ch. 48, § 1; L. 2005, ch. 141, § 1; Repealed, L. 2008, ch. 150, § 9; July 1. Revisor's Note: Section was amended multiple times in 2005 session; see also 21-3110. CASE ANNOTATI…

21-3111. History: L. 1992, ch. 298, § 96; Repealed, L. 2010, ch. 136, § 307; July 1, 2011. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Do…

21-3112. History: L. 2004, ch. 125, § 7; Repealed, L. 2010, ch. 136, § 307; July 1, 2011. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Doc…

21-3201. History: L. 1969, ch. 180, § 21-3201; L. 1992, ch. 298, § 2; L. 1993, ch. 291, § 17; Repealed, L. 2010, ch. 136, § 307; July 1, 2011. Law Review and Bar Journal References: Mentioned in context that intent may be irrelevant in certain fraudulent consumer transactions, Wi…

21-3202. History: L. 1969, ch. 180, § 21-3202; Repealed, L. 2010, ch. 136, § 307; July 1, 2011. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Test of "willful conduct" discussed; civil penalties case does not require more stringent standard than criminal case. State ex rel. Murray v. Palmgren, 231 Kan. 52…

21-3203. History: L. 1969, ch. 180, § 21-3203; Repealed, L. 2010, ch. 136, § 307; July 1, 2011. Law Review and Bar Journal References: Survey of criminal law, Dan Walter and Dick Ring, 15 W.L.J. 341, 343 (1976). "Survey of Kansas Law: Criminal Law," Robert A. Wason, 32 K.L.R. 395…

21-3204. History: L. 1969, ch. 180, § 21-3204; L. 1984, ch. 39, § 33; L. 1996, ch. 214, § 25; L. 1999, ch. 164, § 4; Repealed, L. 2010, ch. 136, § 307; July 1, 2011. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Violation of speeding statute absolute liability offense; defective cruise control not defense…

21-3205. History: L. 1969, ch. 180, § 21-3205; L. 1990, ch. 100, § 1; Repealed, L. 2010, ch. 136, § 307; July 1, 2011. Source or Prior Law: 21-105. Cross References to Related Sections: Prosecutions for assisting another to commit crime or avoid prosecution, see 22-2607. Statemen…

21-3206. History: L. 1969, ch. 180, § 21-3206; Repealed, L. 2010, ch. 136, § 307; July 1, 2011. Law Review and Bar Journal References: "Corporate Criminal Liability for Injuries and Death," Patrick Hamilton, 40 K.L.R. 1091, 1093, 1103 (1992). CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Cited by dissent;…

21-3207. History: L. 1969, ch. 180, § 21-3207; Repealed, L. 2010, ch. 136, § 307; July 1, 2011. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Cited; sufficiency of complaint based on theory of defendant's individual responsibility for corporate crime examined. State v. Jones, 242 Kan. 385, 394, 748 P.2d 8…

21-3208. History: L. 1969, ch. 180, § 21-3208; Repealed, L. 2010, ch. 136, § 307; July 1, 2011. Law Review and Bar Journal References: "Jury Instructions for Insanity," Clarence R. Wietharn, 9 W.L.J. 271, 279 (1970). "Criminal Law—Chronic Alcoholism as a Defense to Public Drunken…

21-3209. History: L. 1969, ch. 180, § 21-3209; Repealed, L. 2010, ch. 136, § 307; July 1, 2011. Law Review and Bar Journal References: Perjury in Kansas, 13 W.L.J. 479, 493 (1974). "Criminal Law: Marshaling the Defense—Indigent Defendants Guaranteed Psychiatric Assistance at Tria…

21-3210. History: L. 1969, ch. 180, § 21-3210; Repealed, L. 2010, ch. 136, § 307; July 1, 2011. Law Review and Bar Journal References: Discussed; how statute is applied. John E. Caton, 12 W.L.J. 64 (1972). "The Entrapment Defense in Drug Cases," Richard H. Seaton, 41 J.B.A.K. 217…

21-3211. History: L. 1969, ch. 180, § 21-3211; L. 2006, ch. 194, § 3; L. 2010, ch. 124, § 4; Repealed, L. 2011, ch. 30, § 288; July 1. Law Review and Bar Journal References: "Arrest Under the New Kansas Criminal Code." Keith G. Meyer, 20 K.L.R. 685, 719 (1972). "The Battered Woma…

21-3212. History: L. 1969, ch. 180, § 21-3212; L. 2006, ch. 194, § 4; L. 2010, ch. 124, § 5; Repealed, L. 2011, ch. 30, § 288; July 1. Law Review and Bar Journal References: "Home on the Gun Range: Discussing Whether Kansas's New Stand Your Ground Statute Will Protect Gun Owners …

21-3212a. Revisor's Note: Section transferred to 21-5224. 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…

21-3213. History: L. 1969, ch. 180, § 21-3213; L. 2010, ch. 124, § 6; Repealed, L. 2011, ch. 30, § 288; July 1. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Substantial evidence to support jury finding of excessive use of force resulting in conviction of aggravated assault; mandatory imprisonment mandate…

21-3214. History: L. 1969, ch. 180, § 21-3214; L. 2010, ch. 124, § 7; Repealed, L. 2011, ch. 30, § 288; July 1. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Instruction framed substantially in language of statutes not error; evidence sufficient; conviction of second degree murder affirmed. State v. Beard…

21-3215. History: L. 1969, ch. 180, § 21-3215; L. 1990, ch. 98, § 1; L. 1993, ch. 69, § 1; L. 2010, ch. 124, § 8; Repealed, L. 2011, ch. 30, § 288; July 1. Source or Prior Law: 62-1204. Law Review and Bar Journal References: "The Application of Deadly Force to Effectuate an Arres…

21-3216. History: L. 1969, ch. 180, § 21-3216; L. 2010, ch. 124, § 9; Repealed, L. 2011, ch. 30, § 288; July 1. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Substantial evidence to support jury finding of excessive use of force; conviction of aggravated assault; imprisonment mandated by K.S.A. 21-4618. S…

21-3217. History: L. 1969, ch. 180, § 21-3217; L. 2010, ch. 124, § 10; Repealed, L. 2011, ch. 30, § 288; July 1. Cross References to Related Sections: Assault and battery provisions, see 21-3408 through 21-3415. Law Review and Bar Journal References: "Arrest Under the New Kansas …

21-3218. History: L. 2006, ch. 194, § 1; L. 2010, ch. 124, § 11; Repealed, L. 2011, ch. 30, § 288; July 1. Law Review and Bar Journal References: "Home on the Gun Range: Discussing Whether Kansas's New Stand Your Ground Statute Will Protect Gun Owners Who Use Disproportionate For…

21-3219. History: L. 2006, ch. 194, § 2; L. 2007, ch. 169, § 1; Repealed, L. 2010, ch. 136, § 307; July 1, 2011. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Cited; court discusses both subjective and objective tests for justifiable use of force. McCracken v. Kohl, 286 Kan. 1114, 1116, 1117, 1120, 1122, …

21-3220. Revisor's Note: Section transferred to 21-5220. 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 …

21-3221. Revisor's Note: Section transferred to 21-5221. 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 …

21-3301. History: L. 1969, ch. 180, § 21-3301; L. 1981, ch. 143, § 1; L. 1983, ch. 108, § 8; L. 1989, ch. 92, § 18; L. 1992, ch. 239, § 34; L. 1993, ch. 291, § 277; L. 2006, ch. 146, § 5; L. 2010, ch. 109, § 1; Repealed, L. 2011, ch. 30, § 288; July 1. Source or Prior Law: 21-101…

21-3301a. History: L. 1992, ch. 239, § 292; Repealed, L. 1994, ch. 21, § 3; March 24. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documen…

21-3302. History: L. 1969, ch. 180, § 21-3302; L. 1992, ch. 239, § 35; L. 1993, ch. 291, § 278; L. 2006, ch. 146, § 6; L. 2010, ch. 109, § 2; Repealed, L. 2011, ch. 30, § 288; July 1. Law Review and Bar Journal References: "Kansas' New Conspiracy Law," Larry R. O'Neal, 19 K.L.R. …

21-3302a. History: L. 1992, ch. 239, § 293; Repealed, L. 1994, ch. 21, § 3; March 24. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documen…

21-3303. History: L. 1982, ch. 132, § 1; L. 1992, ch. 239, § 36; L. 1993, ch. 291, § 279; L. 2006, ch. 146, § 7; L. 2010, ch. 109, § 3; Repealed, L. 2011, ch. 30, § 288; July 1. Law Review and Bar Journal References: "Survey of Kansas Law: Criminal Law," Robert A. Wason, 32 K.L.R…

21-3303a. History: L. 1992, ch. 239, § 294; Repealed, L. 1994, ch. 21, § 3; March 24. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documen…