K.S.A. Chapter 41

INTOXICATING LIQUORS AND BEVERAGES

Article 7.--CERTAIN PROHIBITED ACTS AND PENALTIES

Last Amended 7/1/24

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41-701   Certain sales by distributors or manufacturers prohibited.

41-702   Gifts and credit from manufacturer or distributor prohibited.

41-703   Gifts, loans and interest in customer's business by manufacturer or distributor prohibited, exceptions.

41-704   Manufacturers; interest in business of distributor prohibited.

41-705   Violation of 41-703 or 41-704; effect.

41-706   Requirements relating to revenue stamps, labels, seals.

41-707   Labels; quality of liquor; requirements.

41-708   Retailer must obtain liquor from licensed distributor; exceptions; penalties.

41-709   Authorized sale or delivery by manufacturer or distributor; withdrawal of samples from warehouse; license revocation for violations.

41-710   Location of retail store, microbrewery or farm winery; restrictions.

41-711   Sale at retail forbidden on certain premises.

41-712   Days and hours of sale by retailers.

41-713   Retailers; mixing drinks on premises and employment of certain persons prohibited.

41-714   Advertising; authority of director.

41-715   Sale of liquor to incapacitated or intoxicated person; penalties.

41-717   Certain sales on credit, in trade or by check prohibited.

41-718   Sale only in original package; refilling prohibited.

41-719   Consumption of alcoholic liquor prohibited in certain places; exemptions.

41-720   Nonbeverage licensee forbidden to give or sell alcoholic liquors; violation; penalty.

41-721   No retail licenses to issue in cities where electors voted contrary.

41-722   Giving or selling liquor to evade law declared unlawful.

41-723   Violating 41-721 and 41-722; places declared common nuisances.

41-724   Transportation of liquor into state forbidden; exceptions.

41-725   Common carriers; must deliver only to consignee.

41-726   False statements to common carriers unlawful.

41-727   Purchase or consumption of alcoholic beverage by minor; penalty; exceptions; tests.

41-727a Use of minors to determine compliance with law, limitations

41-728   Sales of liquor by distributors; prohibited acts.

41-729   Retail sales at less than cost; permit required.

41-730   Powdered alcohol; sale prohibited.

41-701. Certain sales by distributors or manufacturers prohibited.

(a)   Except as provided in subsection (e), no spirits distributor shall sell or attempt to sell any spirits within this state except to:

        (1)  A licensed manufacturer, licensed nonbeverage user or licensed spirits distributor; or

        (2)  a licensed retailer, as authorized by K.S.A. 41-306 and amendments thereto.

(b)  Except as provided in subsection (e), no wine distributor shall sell or attempt to sell any wine within this state except to:

        (1)  A licensed manufacturer, licensed nonbeverage user or licensed wine distributor;

        (2)  a licensed caterer; or

        (3)  a retailer, public venue, club or drinking establishment, licensed in this state, as authorized by K.S.A. 41-306a.

(c)   Except as provided by subsection (e), no beer distributor shall sell or attempt to sell any beer or cereal malt beverage within this state except to:

        (1)  A licensed manufacturer, licensed nonbeverage user or licensed beer distributor;

        (2)  a licensed caterer; or

        (3)  a retailer licensed under the Kansas liquor control act or under K.S.A. 41-2702 and amendments thereto or a club or drinking establishment, licensed in this state, as authorized by 41-307 and amendments thereto.

(d)   Except as provided in K.S.A. 41-308b, and amendments thereto, and subsection (e), no microbrewery shall sell or attempt to sell any beer or hard cider within this state except to:

        (1)   A retailer licensed under the Kansas liquor control act or the Kansas cereal malt beverage act; or

        (2)   a licensee under the club and drinking establishment act.

(e)   (1)  If any spirits distributor refuses to sell spirits that such distributor is authorized to sell or refuses to provide any service in connection therewith to any licensed retailer as authorized by K.S.A. 41-306 and amendments thereto, it shall be lawful for any other licensed spirits distributor to sell such spirits to such retailer.

        (2)  If any wine distributor refuses to sell wine that such distributor is authorized to sell or refuses to furnish service in connection therewith to any licensed retailer, as authorized by K.S.A. 41-306a, and amendments thereto, it shall be lawful for any other licensed wine distributor to sell such wine to such retailer.

        (3)  If any beer distributor refuses to sell beer or cereal malt beverage that such distributor is authorized to sell or provide service in connection therewith to any retailer licensed under this act or under K.S.A. 41-2702 and amendments thereto, as authorized by K.S.A. 41-307 and amendments thereto, it shall be lawful for any other licensed beer distributor or microbrewery, to sell such beer or cereal malt beverage to such retailer.

(e)  No manufacturer of alcoholic liquor or cereal malt beverage shall sell or attempt to sell any alcoholic liquor or cereal malt beverage within this state except to a licensed manufacturer, licensed distributor or licensed nonbeverage user.

(f)   No supplier, wholesaler, distributor, microbrewery, manufacturer or importer shall by oral or written contract or agreement, expressly or impliedly fix, maintain, coerce or control the resale price of alcoholic liquor, beer or cereal malt beverage to be resold by such wholesaler, distributor, microbrewery, manufacturer or importer.

(g)  Any supplier, wholesaler, distributor, microbrewery or manufacturer violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than $500 and not more than $1,000, to which may be added not to exceed six months' imprisonment. In addition, any supplier, wholesaler, distributor, microbrewery, manufacturer or importer violating the provisions of this section relating to fixing, maintaining or controlling the resale price of alcoholic liquor, beer or cereal malt beverage shall be liable in a civil action to treble the amount of any damages awarded plus reasonable attorney fees for the damaged party.

History: L. 1949, ch. 242, § 64; L. 1974, ch. 195, § 3; L. 1979, ch. 153, § 4; L. 1987, ch. 182, § 45; L. 1987, ch. 182, § 46; L. 2012, ch. 144, § 23; L. 2024, ch. 59, §5, July 1.

41-702. Gifts and credit from manufacturer or distributor prohibited.

(a)   Except to the extent permitted pursuant to K.S.A. 41-703 and amendments thereto, no licensed retailer, club, drinking establishment or caterer, or any officer, associate, member, representative or agent thereof, shall accept, receive or borrow money or anything else of value, or accept or receive credit, directly or indirectly, from:

        (1)   Any manufacturer, distributor or microbrewery;

        (2)   any person connected with, in any way representing or a member of the family of a manufacturer, distributor or micorbrewery;

        (3)   any stockholders in a manufacturer, distributor or micorbrewery; or

        (4)   any officer, manager, agent or representative of a manufacturer, distributor or micorbrewery.

(b)   Except to the extent permitted pursuant to K.S.A. 41-703 and amendments thereto, no manufacturer, distributor or micorbrewery shall give or lend money or anything of value or otherwise loan or extend credit, directly or indirectly, to any retailer licensed under this act or under K.S.A. 41-2702 and amendments thereto, or to any licensed club, drinking establishment or caterer, or to the manager, representative, agent, officer or director thereof.

(c)   If any licensed retailer, distributor, manufacturer, microbrewery, club, drinking establishment or caterer violates any provision of this section, the license of such retailer, distributor, manufacturer, microbrewery, club, drinking establishment or caterer shall be suspended or revoked by the director in the manner provided by law for revocation or suspension for other violations of this act.

History: L. 1949, ch. 242, § 65; L. 1987, ch. 182, § 47; L. 2024, ch. 59, §6, July 1.

41-703. Gifts, loans and interest in customer's business by manufacturer or distributor prohibited, exceptions.

(a)   Except as provided by subsection (d), no manufacturer, distributor or microbrewery shall directly or indirectly:

        (1)   Sell, supply, furnish, give, pay for, loan or lease any furnishing, fixture or equipment on the premises of a place of business of a licensee under the club and drinking establishment act or a retailer licensed under the Kansas liquor control act or under K.S.A. 41-2702 and amendments thereto;

        (2)   pay for any such licensee's or retailer's license, or advance, furnish, lend or give money for payment of such license;

        (3)   purchase or become the owner of any note, mortgage or other evidence of indebtedness of any such licensee or retailer or any form of security therefor;

        (4)   be interested in the ownership, conduct or operation of the business of any such licensee or retailer; or

        (5)   be interested, directly or indirectly, or as owner, part owner, lessee or lessor thereof, in the licensed premises of any such licensee or retailer.

(b)  Except as provided by subsection (d), no manufacturer, distributor or microbrewery shall, directly or indirectly, or through a subsidiary or affiliate or by any officer, director or firm of such manufacturer, distributor or microbrewery, furnish, give, lend or rent any interior decorations or any signs, for inside or outside use, for use in or about or in connection with the licensed premises of a licensee under the club and drinking establishment act, or a retailer licensed under the Kansas liquor control act or under K.S.A. 41-2702 and amendments thereto products of the manufacturer, distributor or microbrewery are sold.

(c)   No manufacturer, distributor, distributor or microbrewery shall directly or indirectly pay for or advance, furnish or lend money for the payment of any license of another under the club and drinking establishment act, the Kansas liquor control act or K.S.A. 41-2702 and amendments thereto.

(d)   (1)  A manufacturer, distributor or microbrewery may furnish things of value to a licensee under the club and drinking establishment act or to a retailer licensed under the Kansas liquor control act or under K.S.A. 41-2702 and amendments thereto to the extent permitted by rules and regulations adopted by the secretary pursuant to subsection (e).

        (2)  Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, an owner, officer, stockholder or director of a distributor may have an interest in the licensed premises of a club, a drinking establishment or a retailer licensed under the Kansas liquor control act or under K.S.A. 41-2702 and amendments thereto, if such premises are located outside the geographic territory of the distributor's franchise.

        (3)   A microbrewery or owner, officer, stockholder or director thereof may have an interest in a licensed club, drinking establishment or caterer.

(e)  The secretary shall adopt rules and regulations permitting manufacturers, distributors or microbreweries to furnish equipment, signs, supplies or similar things of value to licensees under the club and drinking establishment act or to a retailer licensed under the Kansas liquor control act or under K.S.A. 41-2702 and amendments thereto. Such rules and regulations shall limit the furnishing of such things of value so that they are not conditioned on or an inducement to the purchase of any alcoholic liquor or cereal malt beverage. In adopting such rules and regulations, the secretary shall consider and, to the extent the secretary determines suitable, base such rules and regulations on the standards of the bureau of alcohol, tobacco and firearms of the United States treasury.

History: L. 1949, ch. 242, § 66; L. 1987, ch. 182, § 48; L. 1991, ch. 141, § 2; L. 2024, ch. 59, §7, July 1.

41-704. Manufacturers; interest in business of distributor prohibited.

        No manufacturer of alcoholic liquors holding a manufacturer's license under this act and no manufacturer of alcoholic liquors outside of this state manufacturing alcoholic liquors for distribution and sale within this state shall, directly or indirectly, as owner or part owner, or through a subsidiary or affiliate, or by any officer, director or employee thereof, or by stock ownership, interlocking directors, trusteeship, loan, mortgage or lien on any personal or real property, as guarantor, endorser or surety, be interested in the ownership, conduct, operation or management of any alcoholic liquor distributor holding an alcoholic liquor distributor's license under this act; nor shall any manufacturer of alcoholic liquors holding a manufacturer's license under this act nor any manufacturer of alcoholic liquors outside of this state manufacturing alcoholic liquors for distribution and sale within this state, be interested directly or indirectly, as lessor or lessee, as owner or part owner, or through a subsidiary or affiliate, or by any officer, director or employee thereof, or by stock ownership, interlocking directors or trusteeship in the premises upon which the place of business of an alcoholic liquor distributor holding an alcoholic liquor distributor's license under this act is located, established, conducted or operated in whole or in part.

History: L. 1949, ch. 242, § 67; March 9.

41-705. Violation of 41-703 or 41-704; effect.

        Any licensee who shall permit or assent, or be a party in any way to any violation or infringement of the provisions of K.S.A. 41-703 or 41-704 shall be deemed guilty of a violation of this act, and any money loaned contrary to a provision of this act shall not be recovered back, or any note, mortgage or other evidence of indebtedness, or security, or any lease or contract obtained or made contrary to this act shall be unenforceable and void.

History: L. 1949, ch. 242, § 68; March 9.

41-706. Requirements relating to revenue stamps, labels, seals.

        No manufacturer, distributor, microbrewery or wholesaler shall sell or deliver any package containing alcoholic liquor manufactured or distributed by such manufacturer, distributor, microbrewery or wholesaler, unless the package has affixed thereto all canceled revenue stamps that may be provided by federal law and shall also carry thereon a clear and legible label containing the name and kind of alcoholic liquor contained therein, and the alcoholic content thereof, except in the case of beer, and such other information as may be required by federal laws and rules and regulations and by rules and regulations adopted by the secretary of revenue. No package shall be delivered by any manufacturer, distributor, microbrewery or importing distributor unless the same shall be securely sealed so that the contents thereof cannot be removed without breaking the seal so placed thereon by such manufacturer, and no other licensee shall sell, have in the possession of the licensee or use any package or container that does not comply with this section or K.S.A. 41-707 and amendments thereto, or does not bear evidence that such package, when delivered to the licensee, complied with this section.

History: L. 1949, ch. 242, § 69; L. 1985, ch. 170, § 14; L. 1993, ch. 20, § 11; L. 2024, ch. 59, §8, July 1.

41-707. Labels; quality of liquor; requirements.

        No alcoholic liquor labeled as "whisky" or "gin" shall be sold at retail in this state, unless the entire alcoholic content thereof, except flavoring materials, is a distillate of fermented mash of grain or mixture of grains. Alcoholic liquor of the type of whisky or gin or wine not conforming to this requirement may be sold at retail if labeled "imitation whisky" or "imitation gin" or "imitation wine" as the case may be. No spirits shall contain any substance, compound or ingredient which is injurious to health or deleterious for human consumption.

History: L. 1949, ch. 242, § 70; March 9.

41-708. Retailer must obtain liquor from licensed distributor; exceptions; penalties.

        No retailer licensed under this act shall purchase or receive alcoholic liquor from any source except from a distributor, farm winery or microbrewery licensed under this act and having a place of business in this state, except that a licensed retailer may purchase confiscated alcoholic liquor at a sheriff's sale. Any retail licensee who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than $200, nor more than $1,000, to which may be added imprisonment for not more than six months, and the license of such licensee may be revoked as provided by law.

History: L. 1949, ch. 242, § 71; L. 1996, ch. 154, § 5; L. 2024, ch. 59, §9, July 1.

41-709. Authorized sale or delivery by manufacturer or distributor; license revocation for violations.

(a)   No manufacturer, distributor or microbrewery shall sell or deliver any package containing alcoholic liquor manufactured or distributed by such manufacturer, distributor or microbrewery for resale, unless the person to whom such package is sold or delivered is authorized to receive such package in accordance with the provisions of this act.

(b)   The director shall revoke the license of any manufacturer, distributor or microbrewery who violates the provisions of this section.

History: L. 1949, ch. 242, § 72; L. 1987, ch. 182, § 49; L. 1996, ch. 154, § 6; L. 2015, ch. 82, § 24; L. 2024, ch. 59, §10, July 1.

41-710. Location of retail store, microbrewery or farm winery; restrictions.

(a)   No retailer's license shall be issued for premises unless such premises comply with all applicable zoning regulations.

(b)   No microbrewery license, microdistillery license or farm winery license shall be issued for premises which are zoned for any purpose except agricultural, commercial or business purposes.

(c)    No retailer's, microbrewery, microdistillery or farm winery license shall be issued for premises which:

        (1)   Are located within 200 feet of any public or parochial school or college or church, except that if any such school, college or church is established within 200 feet of any licensed premises after the premises have been licensed, the premises shall be an eligible location for retail licensing; or

        (2)   do not conform to all applicable building regulations.

(d)   Any city, by ordinance, may allow a retailer, microbrewery, microdistillery or farm winery to be located within a core commercial district as defined by K.S.A. 2014 Supp. 12-17,122, and amendments thereto, which does not meet the distance requirements established by subsection (c)(1).

History: L. 1949, ch. 242, § 73; L. 1983, ch. 161, § 16; L. 1985, ch. 170, § 29; L. 1987, ch. 182, § 50; L. 2005, ch. 201, § 7; L. 2012, ch. 144, § 24; L. 2015, ch. 82, § 27l July 1.

41-711. Sale at retail forbidden on certain premises.

        No alcoholic liquor shall be sold at retail upon any premises which have an inside entrance or opening which connects with any other place of business.

History: L. 1949, ch. 242, § 74; March 9.

41-712. Days and hours of sale by retailers.

(a)   Within any city where the days of sale at retail of alcoholic liquor in the original package have not been expanded as provided by K.S.A. 2006 Supp. 41-2911, and amendments thereto, or have been so expanded and subsequently restricted as provided by K.S.A. 2006 Supp. 41-2911, and amendments thereto, no person shall sell at retail any alcoholic liquor in the original package:

        (1)   On Sunday;

        (2)   on Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day; or

        (3)   before 9 a.m. or after 11 p.m. on any day when the sale is permitted.

The governing body of any city by ordinance may require the closing of premises prior to 11 p.m., but such ordinance shall not require closing prior to 8 p.m.

(b)  Within any city where the days of sale at retail of alcoholic liquor in the original package have been expanded as provided by K.S.A. 2006 Supp. 41-2911, and amendments thereto, and have not been subsequently restricted as provided by K.S.A. 2006 Supp. 41-2911, and amendments thereto, and within any township where the days of sale at retail of alcoholic liquor in the original package have been expanded as provided by K.S.A. 2006 Supp. 41-2911, and amendments thereto, and have not been subsequently restricted as provided by K.S.A. 2006 Supp. 41-2911, and amendments thereto, no person shall sell at retail alcoholic liquor in the original package:

        (1) On Sunday not earlier than 9 a.m. and not later than 8 p.m.;

        (2) on Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day; or

        (3) before 9 a.m. or after 11 p.m. on any day when the sale is permitted.

The governing body of any city by ordinance may require the closing of premises prior to 11 p.m., but such ordinance shall not require closing prior to 8 p.m.

History: L. 1949, ch. 242, § 75; L. 1994, ch. 166, § 1; L. 2005, ch. 201, § 8; L. 2021, ch. 107 § 11; May 27, 2021.

41-713. Retailers; mixing drinks on premises and employment of certain persons prohibited.

(a)   It shall be unlawful for a retailer of alcoholic liquor:

        (1)   To permit any person to mix drinks in or on the licensed premises, except as provided in subsection (b);

        (2)   to employ any person under the age of 21 years in connection with the operation of such retail establishment; or

        (3)   to employ any person in connection with the operation of such retail establishment who has been adjudged guilty of a felony.

(b)   The provisions of subsection (a)(1) shall not apply to the preparation or mixing of samples for the purposes of conducting wine, beer or distilled spirit tastings, or any combination thereof, as authorized by K.S.A. 2012 Supp. 41-308d, and amendments thereto.

History: L. 1949, ch. 242, § 76; L. 2013, ch. 130, § 6; July 1.

41-714. Advertising; authority of director.

(a)   Any advertising of a farm winery, microdistillery or microbrewery shall be subject to approval by the director prior to its dissemination.

(b)  The secretary of revenue may adopt, in accordance with K.S.A. 41-210 and amendments thereto, rules and regulations necessary to regulate and control the advertising, in any form, and display of alcoholic liquor.

History: L. 1949, ch. 242, § 77; L. 1983, ch. 161, § 17; L. 1985, ch. 170, § 15; L. 1987, ch. 182, § 51; L. 1991, ch. 142, § 3; L. 2005, ch. 201, § 10; L. 2012, ch. 144, § 25; July 1.

41-715. Sale of liquor to incapacitated or intoxicated person; penalties.

(a)   No person shall knowingly sell, give away, dispose of, exchange or deliver, or permit the sale, gift or procuring of any alcoholic liquor to or for any person who is an incapacitated person, or any person who is physically or mentally incapacitated by the consumption of such liquor.

(b)   Violation of this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $100 and not exceeding $250 or imprisonment not exceeding 30 days, or both.

History: L. 1949, ch. 242, § 78; L. 1963, ch. 267, § 1; L. 1965, ch. 277, § 8; L. 1985, ch. 173, § 1; July 1.

41-717. Certain sales on credit, in trade or by check prohibited.

(a)   (1)   Except as provided by subsection (a)(2), no person shall sell or furnish at retail and no microbrewery, microdistillery or farm winery shall sell to any consumer any alcoholic liquor on credit; on a passbook; on order on a store; in exchange for any goods, wares or merchandise; or in payment for any services rendered. If any person extends credit in violation of this subsection, the debt attempted to be created shall not be recoverable at law.

        (2)   A licensed retailer may sell alcoholic liquor and nonalcoholic malt beverage to a consumer, a licensed microbrewery may sell domestic beer to a consumer, a licensed microdistillery may sell domestic spirits to a consumer and a licensed farm winery may sell domestic wine to a consumer on credit pursuant to a credit card which entitles the user to purchase goods or services from at least 100 persons not related to the issuer of the credit card.

(b)  No microbrewery, microdistillery, farm winery or retailer of alcoholic liquor shall accept a check for payment for alcoholic liquors sold by the winery or retailer to a consumer, other than the personal check of the person making the purchase.

History: L. 1949, ch. 242, § 80; L. 1983, ch. 161, § 18; L. 1987, ch. 182, § 52; L. 1995, ch. 266, § 1; L. 2012, ch. 144, § 26; July 1.

41-718. Sale only in original package; refilling prohibited.

(a)   No person except a manufacturer, distributor, microbrewery, microdistillery, farm winery or wholesaler shall fill or refill, in whole or in part, any original package of alcoholic liquor with the same or any other kind or quality of alcoholic liquor.

(b)   No person shall have in the person's possession for sale at retail any bottles, casks or other containers containing alcoholic liquor, except in original packages.

(c)    This section shall not apply to the sale of beer, domestic beer or cereal malt beverage by a retailer in accordance with K.S.A. 41-308(c)(8), and amendments thereto.

History: L. 1949, ch. 242, § 81; L. 1983, ch. 161, § 19; L. 1987, ch. 182, § 53; L. 2012, ch. 144, § 27; L. 2021, ch. 107 § 12; May 27, 2021.

41-719. Consumption of alcoholic liquor prohibited in certain places; exemptions.

(a)   (1)   Except as otherwise provided herein and in K.S.A. 8-1599, and amendments thereto, no person shall drink or consume alcoholic liquor on the public streets, alleys, roads or highways or inside vehicles while on the public streets, alleys, roads or highways.

        (2)   Alcoholic liquor may be consumed on public streets, alleys, roads, sidewalks or highways when:

                (A)   A temporary permit has been issued pursuant to K.S.A. 41-2701 or 41-2703, and amendments thereto, for such an event;

                (B)   a caterer’s licensee has provided the required notification for a catered event pursuant to K.S.A. 41-2643, and amendments thereto; A public venue, hotel, hotel caterer, drinking establishment caterer or drinking establishment licensee has been authorized to extend its licensed permises pursuant to K.S.A. 41-2608, and amendments thereto.

        (3)   Consumption of alcoholic liquor on public streets, alleys, roads, sidewalks or highways must be approved, by ordinance or resolution, by the local governing body of any city, county or township where such consumption will occur. No alcoholic liquor may be consumed inside vehicles while on public streets, alleys, roads or highways at any time.

        (4)   No person shall remove any alcoholic liquor from inside the boundaries of an event as designated by the governing body of any city, county or township or from the boundaries of a catered event or from the extended licensed premises of a public venue, hotel, hotel caterer, drinking establishment caterer or drinking establishment. Such boundaries shall be clearly marked by signs, a posted map or other means which reasonably identify the area in which alcoholic liquor may be possessed or consumed.

(b)   Alcoholic liquor may be consumed within common consumption areas designated by a city or county on public streets, alleys, roads, sidewalks or highways pursuant to K.S.A. 41-2659, and amendments thereto, except that no alcoholic liquor may be consumed inside vehicles while on public streets, alleys, roads or highways within a common consumption area. Further, no person shall remove any alcoholic liquor from inside the boundaries of the common consumption area which shall be clearly designated by a physical barrier.

(c)    No person shall drink or consume alcoholic liquor on private property except:

        (1)   On premises where the sale of liquor by the individual drink is authorized by the club and drinking establishment act;

        (2)   upon private property by a person occupying such property as an owner or lessee of an owner and by the guests of such person, if no charge is made for the serving or mixing of any drink or drinks of alcoholic liquor or for any substance mixed with any alcoholic liquor and if no sale of alcoholic liquor in violation of K.S.A. 41-803, and amendments thereto, takes place;

        (3)   in a lodging room of any hotel, motel or boarding house by the person occupying such room and by the guests of such person, if no charge is made for the serving or mixing of any drink or drinks of alcoholic liquor or for any substance mixed with any alcoholic liquor and if no sale of alcoholic liquor in violation of K.S.A. 41-803, and amendments thereto, takes place;

        (4)   in a private dining room of a hotel, motel or restaurant, if the dining room is rented or made available on a special occasion to an individual or organization for a private party and if no sale of alcoholic liquor in violation of K.S.A. 41-803, and amendments thereto, takes place; or

        (5)   on the premises of a manufacturer, microbrewery, microdistillery or farm winery, if authorized by K.S.A. 41-305, 41-308a, 41-308b or 41-354, and amendments thereto;

        (6)   on the premises of an unlicensed business as authorized pursuant to subsection (j); or

        (7)   within a common consumption area established pursuant to K.S.A. 41-2569, and amendments thereto.

(d)   No person shall drink or consume alcoholic liquor on public property except:

        (1)   On real property leased by a city to others under the provisions of K.S.A. 12-1740 through 12-1749, and amendments thereto, if such real property is actually being used for hotel or motel purposes or purposes incidental thereto.

        (2)   In any state-owned or operated building or structure, and on the surrounding premises, which is furnished to and occupied by any state officer or employee as a residence.

        (3)   On premises licensed as a club or drinking establishment and located on property owned or operated by an airport authority created pursuant to chapter 27 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, and amendments thereto, or established by a city.

        (4)   On the state fair grounds on the day of any race held thereon pursuant to the Kansas parimutuel racing act.

        (5)   On the state fairgrounds, within boundaries that have been marked with a three-dimensional barrier, if:

                (A)   The alcoholic liquor is domestic beer or wine or wine imported under K.S.A. 41-308a(e), and amendments thereto, and is consumed only for purposes of judging competitions;

                (B)   the alcoholic liquor is wine or beer that is sold during the days of the Kansas state fair or as authorized by the Kansas state fair board, by the holder of a temporary permit in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 41-1201(g), and amendments thereto; or

                (C)   the alcoholic liquor is consumed on nonfair days in conjunction with bona fide scheduled events involving not less than 75 invited guests and the state fair board, in its discretion, authorizes the consumption of the alcoholic liquor, subject to any conditions or restrictions the board may require.

        (6)   In the state historical museum provided for by K.S.A. 76-2036, and amendments thereto, on the surrounding premises and in any other building on such premises, as authorized by rules and regulations of the state historical society.

        (7)   On the premises of any state-owned historic site under the jurisdiction and supervision of the state historical society, on the surrounding premises and in any other building on such premises, as authorized by rules and regulations of the state historical society.

        (8)   In a lake resort within the meaning of K.S.A. 32-867, and amendments thereto, on state-owned or leased property.

        (9)   On the premises of any Kansas national guard regional training center, or armory, and any building on such premises, as authorized by rules and regulations of the adjutant general and upon approval of the Kansas military board.

        (10) On the premises of any land or waters owned or managed by the department of wildlife, parks and tourism, except as otherwise prohibited by rules and regulations of the department adopted by the secretary pursuant to K.S.A. 32-805, and amendments thereto.

        (11) On property exempted from this subsection pursuant to subsection (e), (f),(g) (h) or (i).

        (12) On the premises of the state capitol building or on its surrounding premises during an official state function of a nonpartisan nature that has been approved by the legislative coordinating council.

        (13) On premises of a common consumption area established by K.S.A. 41-2659, and amendments thereto.

(e)   Any city may exempt, by ordinance, from the provisions of subsection (d) specified property the title of which is vested in such city.

(f)    The board of county commissioners of any county may exempt, by resolution, from the provisions of subsection (d) specified property the title of which is vested in such county.

(g)   The state board of regents may exempt from the provisions of subsection (d) the Sternberg museum on the campus of Fort Hays state university, or other specified property which is under the control of such board and which is not used for classroom instruction, where alcoholic liquor may be consumed in accordance with policies adopted by such board.

(h)   The board of regents of Washburn university may exempt from the provisions of subsection (d) the Mulvane art center and the Bradbury Thompson alumni center on the campus of Washburn university, and other specified property the title of which is vested in such board and which is not used for classroom instruction, where alcoholic liquor may be consumed in accordance with policies adopted by such board.

(i)    The board of trustees of a community college may exempt from the provisions of subsection (d) specified property that is under the control of such board and is not used for classroom instruction, where alcoholic liquor may be consumed in accordance with policies adopted by such board.

(j)    (1)   An unlicensed business may authorize patrons or guests of such business to consume alcoholic liquor on the premises of such business provided:

                (A)   Such alcoholic liquor is in the personal possession of the patron and is not sold, offered for sale or given away by the owner of such business or any employees thereof;

                (B)   possession and consumption of alcoholic liquor shall not be authorized between the hours of 12 a.m. and 9 a.m.;

                (C)   the business, or any owner thereof, shall not have had a license issued under either the Kansas liquor control act or the club and drinking establishment act revoked for any reason; and

                (D)  no charge of any sort may be made by the business for the privilege of possessing or consuming alcoholic liquor on the premises, or for mere entry onto the premises.

        (2)   It shall be a violation of this section for any unlicensed business to authorize the possession or consumption of alcoholic liquor by a patron of such business when such authorization is not in accordance with the provisions of this subsection.

        (3)   For the purposes of this subsection, "patron" means a natural person who is a customer or guest of an unlicensed business.

(k)   Violation of any provision of this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $50 or more than $200 or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or both.

(l)    For the purposes of this section,‘‘common consumption area’’ means the same as that term is defined in K.S.A. 41-2659, and amendments thereto.

History: L. 1949, ch. 242, § 82; L. 1968, ch. 35, § 1; L. 1969, ch. 242, § 1; L. 1971, ch. 175, § 1; L. 1975, ch. 251, § 1; L. 1979, ch. 153, § 13; L. 1981, ch. 200, § 1; L. 1987, ch. 182, § 54; L. 1988, ch. 165, § 3; L. 1990, ch. 180, § 2; L. 1991, ch. 143, § 1; L. 1992, ch. 269, § 1; L. 1995, ch. 59, § 1; L. 1998, ch. 92, § 8; L. 1998, ch. 191, § 4; L. 1999, ch. 153, § 2; L. 2000, ch. 166, § 3; L. 2002, ch. 139, § 1; L. 2005, ch. 201, § 11; L. 2006, ch. 206, § 1; L. 2008, ch. 126, § 7; L. 2009, ch. 114, § 9; L. 2012, ch. 144, § 28; L. 2012, ch. 144, § 29; L. 2015, ch. 82, § 27; L. 2017, ch. 85, § 2; L. 2019, ch. 57, § 18; L. 2022, ch. 71, § 5, April 28.

41-720. Nonbeverage licensee forbidden to give or sell alcoholic liquors; violation; penalty.

        No nonbeverage user shall sell, give away or otherwise dispose of any alcohol or wine, purchased under his license as such nonbeverage user, in any form fit for beverage purposes. Any nonbeverage user who shall violate the provisions of this section shall pay to the director, for the use of the liquor control administration fund, the sum of two dollars and ten cents ($2.10) for each gallon of alcohol or wine so diverted, and in addition thereto shall be subject to the penalties provided in K.S.A. 41-901.

History: L. 1949, ch. 242, § 83; March 9.

41-721. No retail licenses to issue in cities where electors voted contrary.

        It shall not be lawful to sell alcoholic liquor at retail nor shall the director grant or issue, or cause to be granted or issued, any license to sell alcoholic liquor at retail within the limits of any city of this state, while the prohibition against such sales, arising under K.S.A. 41-301 and 41-302, or otherwise as provided in this act, is in effect; and if any such license be granted or issued in violation hereof the same shall be void: Provided, That this section shall not prohibit the issuance of a manufacturer's or distributor's license in accordance with law by the director in such prohibited territory.

History: L. 1949, ch. 242, § 84; March 9.

41-722. Giving or selling liquor to evade law declared unlawful.

        The giving away or delivery of any alcoholic liquor for the purpose of evading any provision of K.S.A. 41-721 or taking of orders or the making of agreements, at or within any governmental subdivision, while such sales are prohibited, for the sale or delivery of any alcoholic liquor, or other shift or device to evade any provision of this act, shall be held to be an unlawful selling.

History: L. 1949, ch. 242, § 85; March 9.

41-723. Violating 41-721 and 41-722; places declared common nuisances.

        All places where alcoholic liquor is sold in violation of any provision of K.S.A. 41-721 and 41-722 shall be and are declared to be common nuisances, and may be abated as such in the manner hereinafter provided.

History: L. 1949, ch. 242, § 86; March 9.

41-724. Transportation of liquor into state forbidden; exceptions.

        No person or common carrier shall haul or transport alcoholic liquor in or into this state, for sale, or for storage and sale in this state, upon which the required labeling or gauging fee, tax, duty or license has not been paid, except for delivery to distributors, distillers, manufacturers, importers, blenders, rectifiers, wholesalers or jobbers maintaining a bonded warehouse within this state.

History: L. 1949, ch. 242, § 87; March 9.

41-725. Common carriers; must deliver only to consignee.

        It shall be unlawful for any officer, agent or employee of any railroad company, express company or other common carrier to deliver any alcoholic liquors to any person other than to the person to whom such shipment is consigned, or to his authorized agent, and without a written receipt in each instance by such consignee in person therefor, or by his authorized agent; or to deliver any such shipments to any person whomsoever where such shipments have been consigned to a fictitious person or persons under a fictitious name.

History: L. 1949, ch. 242, § 88; March 9.

41-726. False statements to common carriers unlawful.

        It shall be unlawful for any person to make a false statement, for the purpose of obtaining alcoholic liquors, to any railroad, express or transportation company, or any person engaged in the business of transporting goods, wares or merchandise for the purpose of obtaining the shipment, transportation or delivery of same.

History: L. 1949, ch. 242, § 89; March 9.

41-727. Purchase or consumption of alcoholic beverage by minor; penalty; exceptions; tests.

(a)   Except with regard to serving of alcoholic liquor or cereal malt beverage as permitted by K.S.A. 41-308a, 41-308b, 41-727a, 41-2610, 41-2652, 41-2704 and 41-2727, and amendments thereto, and subject to any rules and regulations adopted pursuant to such statutes, no person under 21 years of age shall possess, consume, obtain, purchase or attempt to obtain or purchase alcoholic liquor or cereal malt beverage except as authorized by law.

(b)   Violation of this section by a person 18 or more years of age but less than 21 years of age is a class C misdemeanor for which the minimum fine is $200.

(c)    Any person less than 18 years of age who violates this section is a juvenile offender under the revised Kansas juvenile justice code. Upon adjudication thereof and as a condition of disposition, the court shall require the offender to pay a fine of not less than $200 nor more than $500.

(d)   In addition to any other penalty provided for a violation of this section:

        (1)   The court may order the offender to do either or both of the following:

                (A)   Perform 40 hours of public service; or

                (B)   attend and satisfactorily complete a suitable educational or training program dealing with the effects of alcohol or other chemical substances when ingested by humans; and.

        (2)   Upon a first conviction of a violation of this section, the court shall order the division of vehicles to suspend the driving privilege of such offender for 30 days. Upon receipt of the court order, the division shall notify the violator and suspend the driving privileges of the violator for 30 days whether or not that person has a driver’s license.

        (3)   Upon a second conviction of a violation of this section, the court shall order the division of vehicles to suspend the driving privilege of such offender for 90 days. Upon receipt of the court order, the division shall notify the violator and suspend the driving privileges of the violator for 90 days whether or not that person has a driver’s license.

        (4)   Upon a third or subsequent conviction of a violation of this section, the court shall order the division of vehicles to suspend the driving privilege of such offender for one year. Upon receipt of the court order, the division shall notify the violator and suspend the driving privileges of the violator for one year whether or not that person has a driver’s license.

(e)   This section shall not apply to the possession and consumption of cereal malt beverage by a person under the legal age for consumption of cereal malt beverage when such possession and consumption is permitted and supervised, and such beverage is furnished, by the person’s parent or legal guardian.

(f)    (1)   A person and, if applicable, one or two other persons acting in concert with such person are immune from criminal prosecution for a violation of this section, and any city ordinance or county resolution prohibiting the acts prohibited by this section, if such person:

                (A)   (i)    Initiated contact with law enforcement or emergency medical services and requested medical assistance on such person’s behalf because such person reasonably believed such person was in need of medical assistance; and

                        (ii)   cooperated with emergency medical services personnel and law enforcement officers in providing such medical assistance;

                (B)   (i)    initiated contact with law enforcement or emergency medical services, or was one of one or two other persons who acted in concert with such person, and requested medical assistance for another person who reasonably appeared to be in need of medical assistance;

                        (ii)   provided their full name, the name of one or two other persons acting in concert with such person, if applicable, and any other relevant information requested by law enforcement or emergency medical services;

                        (iii)  remained at the scene with the person who reasonably appeared to be in need of medical assistance until emergency medical services personnel and law enforcement officers arrived; and

                        (iv)  cooperated with emergency medical services personnel and law enforcement officers in providing such medical assistance; or

                (C)   (i)    was the person who reasonably appeared to be in need of medical assistance as described in subsection (f)(1)(B), but did not initiate contact with law enforcement or emergency medical services; and

                        (ii)   cooperated with emergency medical services personnel and law enforcement officers in providing such medical assistance.

        (2)   A person shall not be allowed to initiate or maintain an action against a law enforcement officer, or such officer’s employer, based on the officer’s compliance or failure to comply with this subsection.

(g)   Any city ordinance or county resolution prohibiting the acts prohibited by this section shall provide a minimum penalty which is not less than the minimum penalty prescribed by this section.

(h)   A law enforcement officer may request a person under 21 years of age to submit to a preliminary screening test of the person’s breath to determine if alcohol has been consumed by such person if the officer has reasonable grounds to believe that the person has alcohol in the person’s body except that, if the officer has reasonable grounds to believe the person has been operating or attempting to operate a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, the provisions of K.S.A. 8-1012, and amendments thereto, shall apply. No waiting period shall apply to the use of a preliminary breath test under this subsection. If the person submits to the test, the results shall be used for the purpose of assisting law enforcement officers in determining whether an arrest should be made for violation of this section. A law enforcement officer may arrest a person based in whole or in part upon the results of a preliminary screening test. Such results or a refusal to submit to a preliminary breath test shall be admissible in court in any criminal action, but are not per se proof that the person has violated this section. The person may present to the court evidence to establish the positive preliminary screening test was not the result of a violation of this section.

(i)    (1)   Any person less than 18 years of age who violates only this section shall not be detained or placed in a jail, as defined in K.S.A. 2015 Supp. 38-2302, and amendments thereto.

        (2)   Any person less than 18 years of age who is arrested only for a violation of this section shall not be detained or placed in a juvenile detention facility, as defined in K.S.A. 2015 Supp. 38-2302, and amendments thereto, for a period exceeding 24 hours, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays.

        (3)   Any person less than 18 years of age at the time of the offense who is adjudicated only of a violation of this section shall not be detained in a jail, juvenile detention facility, juvenile correctional facility or sanctions house, as defined in K.S.A. 2015 Supp. 38-2302, and amendments thereto.

(j)    This section shall be part of and supplemental to the Kansas liquor control act.

History: L. 1985, ch. 173, § 2; L. 1987, ch. 182, § 55; L. 1988, ch. 165, § 9; L. 1990, ch. 179, § 4; L. 1994, ch. 300, § 1; L. 1996, ch. 229, § 115; L. 2000, ch. 166, § 4; L. 2001, ch. 200, § 9; L. 2004, ch. 94, § 3; L. 2006, ch. 169, § 114; L. 2007, ch. 195, § 26; L. 2010, ch. 142, § 2; L. 2016, ch. 4, § 1; July 1.

41-727a. Use of minors to determine compliance with law, limitations.

(a)   Any person listed in subsections (b)(1), (b)(2) or (b)(3) may engage or direct a person under 21 years of age to violate the provisions of the Kansas liquor control act in order to develop a program or system which determines and encourages compliance with the provisions of such act prohibiting the furnishing or sale of alcoholic liquor to a person under 21 years of age or the consumption of alcoholic liquor by such persons.

(b)   No person shall engage or direct a person under 21 years of age to violate any provision of the Kansas liquor control act for purposes of determining compliance with the provisions of such act unless such person is:

        (1)   An officer having authority to enforce the provisions of the Kansas liquor control act;

        (2)   an authorized representative of the attorney general, a county attorney or a district attorney; or

        (3)   a licensee under the Kansas liquor control act or such licensee's designee pursuant to a self-compliance program designed to increase compliance with the provisions of the Kansas liquor control act if such program has been approved by the director.

History: L. 2000, ch. 166, § 5; July 1.

41-728. Sales of liquor by distributors; prohibited acts.

(a)   No distributor or microbrewery shall, directly or indirectly, sell on credit any alcoholic liquor or cereal malt beverage to a club, drinking establishment or caterer, and no club, drinking establishment or caterer shall, directly or indirectly, buy on credit any alcoholic liquor or cereal malt beverage from a distributor or microbrewery.

(b)   Any sales of alcoholic liquor or cereal malt beverage by a distributor or microbrewery to a club, drinking establishment, caterer or retailer licensed under the Kansas liquor control act or under K.S.A. 41-2702, and amendments thereto, shall be separate transactions from sales by such distributor or microbrewery to any other such club, drinking establishment, caterer or retailer even if the licensee is the same person or entity as the holder of the license for such other club, drinking establishment, caterer or retailer.

(c)    Except as otherwise provided by this section or K.S.A. 41-702, 41-703 and 41-2707, and amendments thereto, any financial instrument, other than a second-party check, may be used by a club, drinking establishment, caterer or retailer licensed under the Kansas liquor control act or under K.S.A. 41-2702, and amendments thereto, to purchase alcoholic liquor or cereal malt beverage from a distributor or microbrewery and a distributor or microbrewery may accept any such financial instrument as payment. In addition, a prepayment plan may be used for the purpose of making such purchases if the amount prepaid does not exceed the usual purchases made for the period of time for which prepayment is made.

(d)   Sales of alcoholic liquor by a distributor or microbrewery to clubs, drinking establishments, caterers or retailers licensed under the Kansas liquor control act or under K.S.A. 41-2702, and amendments thereto, shall be final except that a distributor or microbrewery may:

        (1)   Buy back any item of alcoholic liquor or cereal malt beverage which that such club, drinking establishment, caterer or retailer has obtained the approval of the director to close out;

        (2)   buy back any item of alcoholic liquor or cereal malt beverage when required by the supplier;

        (3)   buy back or exchange, within 24 hours after delivery, any item of alcoholic liquor or cereal malt beverage which that is damaged or deteriorated in quality; and

        (4)   buy back or exchange, at the original sales price, any item of beer or cereal malt beverage that is within 30 days of its expiration date.

History: L. 1987, ch. 182, § 136; L. 2024, ch. 59, §11, July 1.

41-729. Retail sales at less than cost; permit required.

(a)   No retailer shall sell, directly or indirectly, any alcoholic liquor at less than the acquisition cost of such liquor without first having obtained from the director a permit to do so.

(b)  The director may issue to a licensed retailer a permit authorizing the retailer to sell alcoholic liquor at less than the acquisition act of such liquor if:

        (1)  The retailer is actually closing out the retailer's stock for the purpose of completely discontinuing sale of the item of alcoholic liquor for a period of not less than 12 months;

        (2)  the item of alcoholic liquor is damaged or deteriorated in quality and notice is given to the public thereof; or

        (3)  the sale of the item of alcoholic liquor is by an officer acting under the order of a court.

History: L. 1987, ch. 182, § 137; April 30.

41-730. Powdered alcohol; sale prohibited.

(a)   No form of powdered alcohol shall be sold or offered for sale by any person licensed under the Kansas liquor control act.

(b)   This section shall be a part of and supplemental to the Kansas liquor control act.

History: L. 2015, ch. 82, § 3; July 1.