21-6102. Denial of civil rights.

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(a)Denial of civil rights is intentionally denying to another, on account of the race, color, ancestry, national origin or religion of such other the full and equal:

(1)Use and enjoyment of the services, facilities, privileges and advantages of any institution, department or agency of the state of Kansas or any political subdivision or municipality thereof;

(2)use and enjoyment of the goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages and accommodations of any establishment which provides lodging to transient guests for hire; of any establishment which is engaged in selling food or beverage to the public for consumption upon the premises; or of any place of recreation, amusement, exhibition or entertainment which is open to members of the public;

(3)use and enjoyment of the services, privileges and advantages of any facility for the public transportation of persons or goods;

(4)use and enjoyment of the services, facilities, privileges and advantages of any establishment which offers personal or professional services to members of the public; or

(5)exercise of the right to vote in any election held pursuant to the laws of Kansas.

(b)Denial of civil rights is a class A nonperson misdemeanor.