66-1601. Definitions. As used in this act: (a) “Customer” means the person in whose name a utility service is provided. (b) “Divert” means to change the intended course or path of electricity, gas, or water without the authorization or consent of the utility. (c) “Person” means any individual, partnership, firm, association or corporation. (d) “Reconnection” […]
66-1602. Civil actions for damages. A utility may bring a civil action for damages against any person who commits, authorizes, solicits, aids, abets or attempts any of the following acts: (a) Diverts, or causes to be diverted, utility services by any means whatsoever. (b) Makes, or causes to be made, any connection or reconnection with […]
66-1603. Damages and costs. In any civil action brought pursuant to K.S.A. 66-1602, the utility may recover as damages three times the amount of actual damages, if any, plus the costs of the suit as defined in K.S.A. 60-2003. History: L. 1982, ch. 273, § 3; July 1.
66-1604. Presumption of violation. There is a rebuttable presumption that there is a violation of this act if, on premises controlled by the customer or by the person using or receiving the direct benefit of utility service, there is either, or both, of the following: (a) Any instrument, apparatus or device primarily designed to be […]
66-1605. Injunctions. (a) A utility may, in accordance with K.S.A. 60-901 et seq. bring an action to enjoin and restrain any of the acts specified in K.S.A. 66-1602. The utility may, in the same action, seek damages for any of the acts specified in K.S.A. 66-1602. (b) It is not a prerequisite to an action […]
66-1606. Exemption; holder of official amateur radio station license. The provisions of this act concerning telephone or telecommunications service shall not apply to any acts done in good faith by any person who holds an unrevoked and unexpired official amateur radio station license issued by the federal communications commission. History: L. 1982, ch. 273, § […]
