Kansas Statutes 21-6204. Maintaining a public nuisance; permitting a public nuisance; reports
(a) Maintaining a public nuisance is knowingly causing or permitting a condition to exist which injures or endangers the public health, safety or welfare.
(b) Permitting a public nuisance is knowingly permitting property under the control of the offender to be used to maintain a public nuisance, as defined in subsection (a).
Attorney's Note
Under the Kansas Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| class C misdemeanor | up to 1 month | up to $500 |
Terms Used In Kansas Statutes 21-6204
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Property: includes personal and real property. See Kansas Statutes 77-201
(c) Maintaining a public nuisance or permitting a public nuisance is a class C misdemeanor.
(d) (1) Upon a conviction of a violation this section for maintaining a public nuisance or permitting a public nuisance on the premises of a club or drinking establishment licensed under the club and drinking establishment act, the court shall report such conviction to the director of alcoholic beverage control.
(2) Upon a conviction of a violation of this section for maintaining a public nuisance or permitting a public nuisance on the premises of a retailer licensed under Kan. Stat. Ann. § 41-2701 et seq., and amendments thereto, the court shall report such conviction to the governing body of the city or county which issued the license.