Kansas

These rules apply to all businesses, including hotels, that use ID scanning technology. However, it’s important to note that the laws and regulations governing ID scanning in Kansas are not limited to these general rules. Specific statutes provide more detailed guidelines on what is permissible and what is not when it comes to ID scanning.

The Statute

The Kansas State Legislature has outlined specific rules regarding the use of driver’s licenses and non-driver’s identification cards in statute 8-260. This statute provides a detailed guideline on what constitutes unlawful use of these identification documents. Here are some key points from the statute that are particularly relevant to the use of ID scanning in hotels:

1. It is unlawful to display or possess any fictitious or fraudulently altered driver’s license (8-260(a)(1)).
2. It is unlawful to lend any driver’s license to any other person or knowingly permit the use thereof by another (8-260(a)(2)).
3. It is unlawful to photograph, duplicate, or in any way reproduce any driver’s license or facsimile thereof in such a manner that it could be mistaken for a valid driver’s license or display or have in possession any such photograph, duplicate, reproduction, or facsimile unless authorized by law (8-260(a)(7)).
4. It is unlawful to lend any driver’s license to or knowingly permit the use of any driver’s license by any person under 21 years of age for use in the purchase of any alcoholic liquor (8-260(c)(1)).

These points highlight the importance of using ID scanning technology responsibly and lawfully. For hotels, this means using ID scanners only for legitimate purposes, such as verifying a guest’s identity or age, and not for creating or distributing copies of IDs.

ID Scanning in Hotels

Hotels often use ID scanners to quickly and accurately verify the identity of their guests. This can be particularly useful in situations where the hotel needs to confirm the guest’s age, such as when the guest is checking into a room that has alcohol in the minibar. However, as outlined in the statute, it is unlawful to use an ID scanner to enable a person under 21 to purchase alcohol.

Furthermore, hotels must be careful not to create or distribute copies of IDs unless authorized by law. This means that any information obtained from an ID scan should be used solely for the purpose it was collected for and should not be shared or used for any other purpose unless explicitly allowed by the law.

Please note that this information is intended to provide a general overview and does not constitute legal advice. Always consult with a legal professional for advice specific to your situation