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K.S.A. § 58-3204 (2026)

Owner's responsibility

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58-3204. Owner's responsibility. Except as specifically recognized by or provided in K.S.A. 58-3206, and amendments thereto, an owner of land who either directly or indirectly invites or permits any person to use such property, or any part of such property, for recreational purposes or an owner of nonagricultural land who either directly or indirectly invites or permits without charge any person to use such property, or any part of such property, for recreational purposes does not thereby:

(a) Extend any assurance that the premises are safe for any purpose.

(b) Confer upon such person the legal status of an invitee or licensee to whom a duty of care is owed.

(c) Assume responsibility for or incur liability for any injury to person or property caused by an act or omission of such persons.

History: L. 1965, ch. 559, § 4; L. 1988, ch. 198, § 2; L. 1995, ch. 167, § 2; April 27.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 5 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1987–2026 · leading case: David L. Klepper v. City of Milford, Kansas, & David L. Klepper v. United States of Am., & Third Party & City of Milford, Kansas, Third Party, 825 F.2d 1440 (3rd Cir. 1987).
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David L. Klepper v. City of Milford, Kansas, & David L. Klepper v. United States of Am., & Third Party & City of Milford, Kansas, Third Party, 825 F.2d 1440 (3rd Cir. 1987). “Kan.Stat.Ann. § 58-3204 (1983). Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the provisions of K.”
Bingaman v. Kansas City Power & Light Co., 1 F.3d 976 (10th Cir. 1993). · cites it 2× “Kan.Stat.Ann. § 58-3204 (emphasis added).”
Gonzales v. Bd. of Shawnee Cnty. Comm'rs, 799 P.2d 491 (Kan. 1990). “” K.S.A. 58-3204 states: “Except as specifically recognized by or provided in K.”
Muir v. Cleveland Univ.-Kansas City (Kan. Ct. App. 2026). · cites it 5× “, specifically under the recreational use statute (RUS) contained therein under K.S.A. 58-3204, an 1 owner of land who permits the public to use such property for recreational purposes incurs no liability for any injury to such persons caused by an act or omission of the owner.”
Olson v. Empire Dist. Elec. Co., 14 S.W.3d 218 (Mo. Ct. App. 2000). · cites it 3× “” K.S.A. 1998 Supp. 58-3204 3 reads: “Except as specifically recognized by or provided in K.”
— K.S.A. § 58-3204(c) — 2 cases
Olson v. Empire Dist. Elec. Co., 14 S.W.3d 218 (Mo. Ct. App. 2000). “” K.S.A. 1998 Supp. 58-3204 3 reads: “Except as specifically recognized by or provided in K.”
Muir v. Cleveland Univ.-Kansas City (Kan. Ct. App. 2026). “, specifically under the recreational use statute (RUS) contained therein under K.S.A. 58-3204, an 1 owner of land who permits the public to use such property for recreational purposes incurs no liability for any injury to such persons caused by an act or omission of the owner.”
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