Utilities Law in Kansas
This page covers utilities law as it applies in Kansas — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what utilities protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern utilities in Kansas
Kansas state law
- Criminal Procedure › Article 37 — Release ProceduresKS 22 § 22-3717
Cited in 20 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Automobiles and Other Vehicles › Article 15 — Uniform Act Regulating Traffic; Rules of the RoadKS 8 § 8-1568
Cited in 14 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Procedure, Civil › Article 33 — Actions Relating to Commercial ActivityKS 60 § 60-3302
Cited in 13 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Labor and Industries › Article 10 — Kansas Acts Against DiscriminationKS 44 § 44-1009
Cited in 12 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Procedure, Civil › Article 33 — Actions Relating to Commercial ActivityKS 60 § 60-3303
Cited in 11 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Uniform Commercial Code › Article 9 — Secured TransactionsKS 84 § 84-9-102
Cited in 9 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Federal law
- Federal Power Act of 1920
Created the Federal Power Commission (precursor to FERC). Regulates interstate transmission and wholesale of electricity. Codified at 16 U.S.C. ch. 12.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for utilities in Kansas.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.