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(a) Denial of civil rights is intentionally denying to another, on account of the race, color, ancestry, national origin or religion of such other the full and equal:
(1) Use and enjoyment of the services, facilities, privileges and advantages of any institution, department or agency of the state of Kansas or any political subdivision or municipality thereof;
(2) use and enjoyment of the goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages and accommodations of any establishment which provides lodging to transient guests for hire; of any establishment which is engaged in selling food or beverage to the public for consumption upon the premises; or of any place of recreation, amusement, exhibition or entertainment which is open to members of the public;
(3) use and enjoyment of the services, privileges and advantages of any facility for the public transportation of persons or goods;
(4) use and enjoyment of the services, facilities, privileges and advantages of any establishment which offers personal or professional services to members of the public; or
(5) exercise of the right to vote in any election held pursuant to the laws of Kansas.
(b) Denial of civil rights is a class A nonperson misdemeanor.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Kansas Statutes Chapter 21. Crimes and Punishments § 21-6102. Denial of civil rights - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ks/chapter-21-crimes-and-punishments/ks-st-sect-21-6102/
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