Kansas laws by category

Consumer fireworks are legal statewide in Kansas, but bottle rockets, silver salutes, M-100s and M-80s are illegal, and cities and counties decide when and whether you may light any of them (Kansas State Fire Marshal). Exceptions may apply — read the full rule.

No permit is needed to carry a concealed handgun in Kansas at 21 or older if you may lawfully possess a firearm; the statute has no residency condition, so visitors are covered. Exceptions may apply — read the full rule.

Kansas has private retail: licensed liquor retailers (liquor stores) sell spirits, wine and beer of any strength in the original package for off-premises use (K.S.A. 41-308). Exceptions may apply — read the full rule.

Radar detectors are legal in passenger vehicles — Kansas has no state ban on them.

In Kansas, open burning of any wastes, structures, vegetation or other materials is prohibited unless a regulation allows it (K.A.R. 28-19-645). Exceptions may apply — read the full rule.

In Kansas, you need a freshwater fishing license from age 16 (residents 16–74; under 16 & 75+ exempt). Licenses are issued by the Kansas Dept. of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP).

Cannabis is illegal in Kansas for medical and recreational use; there is no medical marijuana program. Exceptions may apply — read the full rule.

In Kansas, during an open firearm or muzzleloader deer season, all deer hunters, whatever method they use, and any persons assisting them must wear an orange hat plus at least 200 square inches of orange on the upper half of the body. Exceptions may apply — read the full rule.

Kansas sports betting is legal, retail and online/mobile, and you must be 21+ (SB 84, launched Sept 2022). Each of four state-owned casinos may partner with up to three online operators. Overseen by the Kansas Lottery and KRGC.

Automatic and switchblade knives are legal to own and carry in Kansas: K.S.A. 21-6301 does not list switchblades among prohibited weapons. Possessing a dagger, dirk, dangerous knife, stiletto or similar weapon with intent to use it unlawfully against another is still a crime under 21-6301(a)(2).

Kansas treats drone surveillance of a home or occupied vehicle as harassment for stalking protection orders. Exceptions may apply — read the full rule.