Kansas Administrative Regulations Agency 7 - SECRETARY OF STATE
Here’s an overview of Agency 7 – Secretary of State within the Kansas Administrative Regulations (KAR):
📋 Structure of Agency 7 Regulations
According to the Legal Information Institute, KAR Agency 7 is organized as follows (law.cornell.edu, law.cornell.edu):
Articles 1–15: Reserved (§ 7‑1 through 7‑15)
Article 16: Fees (§ 7‑16‑1 to § 7‑16‑2)
Article 17: Uniform Commercial Code (§ 7‑17‑1 to § 7‑17‑24)
Article 18: Kansas Athlete Agent Act (§ 7‑18‑1 to § 7‑18‑3)
Article 19: Electronic Filing (§ 7‑19‑1 to § 7‑19‑7)
Articles 20–48 include topics such as election hours, voting machines, voter registration, absentee/advance voting, notaries public, charitable organizations, trademark act, and photographic ID rules. (law.cornell.edu)
🔍 Example: Article 36 – Absentee & Advance Voting
One particularly detailed regulation is K.A.R. 7‑36‑7, governing processing of advance voting ballot applications:
Requires county election officers to verify applicants' registration and ID (e.g., driver’s license or other qualified ID).
If the ID data is missing or unclear, the officer must reach out before the Tuesday prior to the election.
Procedures are specified for issuing regular vs. provisional ballots. (law.cornell.edu)
📚 How to Access These Regulations
Official source: Kansas Secretary of State’s Publications page lists all KARs—from permanent to temporary—for Agency 7 (sos.ks.gov).
Online overview: LII provides a structural index of Agency 7 regulations (ksoutdoors.com).
PDF guidance: A manual for filing KARs is maintained by the Secretary of State’s office (kssos.org).
✔️ Summary
Agency 7 covers a wide range of rules under the Secretary of State’s authority—ranging from Uniform Commercial Code matters to election procedures, notaries, and more. Each Article addresses a distinct function, and detailed rules like 7‑36‑7 ensure standardization in election processes.
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