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      21-3910.   Misuse of public funds. (a) Misuse of public funds is using, lending or permitting another to use, public money in a manner not authorized by law, by a custodian or other person having control of public money by virtue of such person's official position.

      (b)   As used in this section, "public money," means any money or negotiable instrument which belongs to the state of Kansas or any political subdivision thereof.

      (c)   Misuse of public funds is a severity level 8, nonperson felony. Upon conviction of misuse of public funds, the convicted person shall forfeit the person's official position.

      History:   L. 1969, ch. 180, § 21-3910; L. 1992, ch. 239, § 183; L. 1993, ch. 291, § 131; L. 1995, ch. 184, § 3; Apr. 27.