2014 Kansas Statutes
Chapter 66 PUBLIC UTILITIES
Article 1 POWERS OF STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION
66-1,108b Same; powers of state corporation commission.

66-1,108b. Same; powers of state corporation commission. The state corporation commission is given full power, authority and jurisdiction to supervise and control motor carriers, as defined in K.S.A. 66-1,108, and amendments thereto, doing business or procuring business in Kansas, and is empowered to do all things necessary and convenient for the exercise of such power, authority and jurisdiction. The commission shall have general supervision of all motor carriers operating in this state. The commission shall inquire into any neglect or violations of the laws pertaining to the regulation of motor carriers of this state by any motor carrier or any person retaining the transportation services of that motor carrier. From time to time, the commission shall carefully examine and inspect the  condition of each motor carrier, its equipment, the manner of its conduct and its management with reference to the public safety and convenience. Nothing in this section shall be construed as relieving any motor carrier from responsibility or liability for damage to person or property.

History: L. 2004, ch. 152, § 3; May 27.