2009 Kansas Code
Chapter 25 ELECTIONS
Article 41 ELECTION CAMPAIGN FINANCE; GENERAL
25-4156b. Charges for space in newspapers and other periodicals; excess charges; corrupt political advertising; misdemeanor. [See Revisor's Note]

25-4156b

Chapter 25.--ELECTIONS Article 41.--ELECTION CAMPAIGN FINANCE; GENERAL

      25-4156b.   Charges for space in newspapers and other periodicals; excess charges; corrupt political advertising; misdemeanor. [See Revisor's Note] (a) (1) Whenever any person sells space in any newspaper, magazine or other periodical to a candidate or to a candidate committee, party committee or political committee, the charge made for the use of such space shall not exceed the charges made for comparable use of such space for other purposes.

      (2)   Intentionally charging an excessive amount for political advertising is a class A misdemeanor.

      (b) (1)   Corrupt political advertising of a state or local office is:

      (A)   Publishing or causing to be published in a newspaper or other periodical any paid matter which expressly advocates the nomination, election or defeat of a clearly identified candidate for a state or local office, unless such matter is followed by the word "advertisement" or the abbreviation "adv." in a separate line together with the name of the chairperson or treasurer of the political or other organization sponsoring the same or the name of the individual who is responsible therefor;

      (B)   broadcasting or causing to be broadcast by any radio or television station any paid matter which expressly advocates the nomination, election or defeat of a clearly identified candidate for a state or local office, unless such matter is followed by a statement which states: "Paid for" or "Sponsored by" followed by the name of the sponsoring organization and the name of the chairperson or treasurer of the political or other organization sponsoring the same or the name of the individual who is responsible therefor;

      (C)   telephoning or causing to be contacted by any telephonic means including, but not limited to, any device using a voice over internet protocol or wireless telephone, any paid matter which expressly advocates the nomination, election or defeat of a clearly identified candidate for a state or local office, unless such matter is preceded by a statement which states: "Paid for" or "Sponsored by" followed by the name of the sponsoring organization and the name of the chairperson or treasurer of the political or other organization sponsoring the same or the name of the individual who is responsible therefor; or

      (D)   publishing or causing to be published any brochure, flier or other political fact sheet which expressly advocates the nomination, election or defeat of a clearly identified candidate for a state or local office, unless such matter is followed by a statement which states: "Paid for" or "Sponsored by" followed by the name of the chairperson or treasurer of the political or other organization sponsoring the same or the name of the individual who is responsible therefor.

      The provisions of this subsection (D) requiring the disclosure of the name of an individual shall not apply to individuals making expenditures in an aggregate amount of less than $2,500 within a calendar year.

      (2)   Corrupt political advertising of a state or local office is a class C misdemeanor.

      (c)   If any provision of this section or application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of this section which can be given effect without the invalid application or provision, and to this end the provisions of this section are declared to be severable.

      History:   L. 1981, ch. 171, § 15; L. 1985, ch. 124, § 1; L. 1990, ch. 122, § 9; L. 1998, ch. 117, § 11; L. 2007, ch. 196, § 4; L. 2009, ch. 143, § 12; July 1.