Kansas Comunication Laws

[Buckskinner33]

Ive been looking at diferent communication laws from all around the world. There was plenty to rifle thru, pic and laugh at and begin to take on a patriotic point of view that says "Thank God I'm living in the US!"
But what struck me as “funny” was we here in the US have some ridiculous laws as well! Trust me! If you’re here then you know what I’m talking about because your familiar with them. If you don’t know them, then you need to look at Todd L. Sherman (KB4MHH) web site for just a taste of what’s going on.



Please Don’t sue me Todd. I did not mean to use your name. I am referring people to your web site, and NOT violating your copyright!

( It’s JUST A REFERENCE….man! I respect your work!!! )



However, Todd Sherman site made me look at what is going on in my home state of KANSAS!
Now, there is a lot of stuff to pic thru but heres what I found that seem to make since and could possibly be used.

22-2517


Chapter 22.--CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

KANSAS CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

Article 25.--SEARCH AND SEIZURE

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22-2517.Unlawful interception of wire or oral communication; evidentiary status of contents. Whenever any wire or oral communication has been intercepted, no part of the contents of such communication and no evidence derived therefrom may be received in evidence in any trial, hearing or other proceeding in or before any court, grand jury, department, officer, agency, regulatory body, legislative committee or other authority of this state, or a political subdivision thereof, if the disclosure of such information would be in violation of this chapter. ​

History: L. 1974, ch. 150, § 4; L. 1976, ch. 165, § 5; May 8.


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22-2518


Chapter 22.--CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

KANSAS CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

Article 25.--SEARCH AND SEIZURE

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22-2518.Same; civil action for damages; defense available in civil and criminal actions. (1) Any person whose wire, oral or electronic communication is intercepted, disclosed or used in violation of this act shall have a civil cause of action against any person who intercepts, discloses or uses, or procures any other person to intercept, disclose or use, such communications, and shall be entitled to recover from any such person:


(a) Actual damages, but not less than liquidated damages computed at the rate of $100 a day for each day of violation or $1,000, whichever is greater;

(b) punitive damages; and

(c) reasonable attorneys' fees and other litigation costs reasonably incurred.

(2) A good faith reliance by any person on a court order authorizing the interception of any wire, oral or electronic communication shall constitute a complete defense in any civil or criminal action brought against such person based upon such interception.

History: L. 1974, ch. 150, § 5; L. 1988, ch. 117, § 4; July 1.


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Anyone feel like F.Lee. Bailey?
Would you want to add your 2 cents worth to make heads or tales of what the scanner laws in Kansas would be?

You also might want to look at:
22-2515

Chapter 22.--CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ​

KANSAS CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

Article 25.--SEARCH AND SEIZURE

22-2515. Same; order; application; crimes for which order may be issued; disclosure and use of contents of wire, oral or electronic communications; effect on privileged communications​

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[Al42]

These laws just apply local criminal (22-2517) and civil (22-2518) penalties for violating Section 605 (from memory, so don't sue me if I'm wrong) of the Communications Act of 1934, which makes it illegal to disclose anything heard over the radio unless it was broadcast with the express intent of providing information to the general public.