Kan. Stat. § 19-26,117
Sedgwick county may remove and abate from property, other than public property or property open to the use by the public, a motor vehicle determined to be a nuisance. Disposition of such vehicles shall be in compliance with the procedures for impoundment, notice and public auction provided by K.S.A. 8-1102(a)(2), and amendments thereto. Following any sale by public auction of a vehicle determined to be a nuisance, the purchaser may file proof with the division of vehicles, and the division shall issue a certificate of title to the purchaser of the motor vehicle. If a public auction is conducted, but no responsible bid is received, the county may file proof with the division of vehicles, and the division shall issue a certificate of title of the motor vehicle to the county. Any person whose motor vehicle has been disposed of pursuant to this section shall be eligible for a refund of the tax imposed pursuant to K.S.A. 79-5101 et seq., and amendments thereto. The amount of the refund shall be determined in the manner provided by K.S.A. 79-5107, and amendments thereto.
K.S.A. 19-26,117