K.S.A. 8-1,147

In the event of the death of any person issued distinctive license plates under the provisions of K.S.A. 8-161 , 8-177a , 8-177c , 8-1,139 , 8-1,140 , 8-1,145 or 8-1,146 or 8-177d , 8-1,163 , 8-1,166 , 8-1,185 , 8-1,186 , 8-1,187 , 8-1,188 , 8-1,194 , 8-1,195 , 8-1,196 , 8-1,197 , 8-1,198 , 8-1,199 , 8-1,204 or 8-1,205 , and amendments thereto, or K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 8-1,221 or 8-1,222 , and amendments thereto, the surviving spouse or other family member, if there is no surviving spouse, shall be entitled to possession of any such distinctive license plates. Such license plates shall not be displayed on any vehicle unless otherwise authorized by statute.