Chapter 51, MOTION PICTURES

51-201. Definitions. As used in this act, unless the context clearly requires otherwise: (a) "Bid" means a written or oral proposal by an exhibitor to a distributor, which proposal is in response to an invitation to bid or negotiate and states the terms under which the exhibitor …

51-202. Blind bidding prohibited; notice of screening required. (a) Blind bidding is hereby prohibited within this state. No bids shall be returnable, no negotiations for the exhibition or licensing of a motion picture shall take place and no license agreement or any of its terms…

51-203. Bidding procedures and requirements. (a) If bids are solicited from exhibitors for the purpose of entering into a license agreement, the invitation to bid shall specify: (1) The number and length of runs to which the invitation to bid applies; (2) whether the invitation t…

51-301. Unlawful use of a recording device. (a) Unlawful use of a recording device is knowingly operating, in a motion picture theater, while a motion picture is being exhibited, an audiovisual recording function of a device without the consent of the owner or lessee of such thea…

51-302. Detention of violator; civil immunity. (a) The owner or lessee of a motion picture theater where a motion picture is being exhibited, or the authorized agent or employee thereof, who alerts law enforcement authorities of an alleged violation of K.S.A. 51-301, and amendmen…