Municipal law generally includes the laws and ordinances specific to a city, town, or county—also known as a municipality. Municipal law often addresses legal issues for which the city or town government is responsible for enforcing—such as zoning restrictions, land use and development, property taxes, sales taxes, trash pickup and disposal, water and sewer service, noise pollution, odor pollution, fire and burning restrictions, police powers, inspection of residential and commercial buildings, and condemnation of buildings.

In Kansas, municipal law encompasses the legal framework governing cities, towns, and counties within the state. This includes ordinances and regulations specific to each municipality. Key areas of municipal law involve zoning and land use, which dictate how property within the municipality can be used and developed. Municipalities also have the authority to levy property and sales taxes to fund local services. Local governments are responsible for providing essential services such as trash collection, water, and sewer management. They also enforce regulations related to noise and odor pollution, and have the power to impose fire and burning restrictions. Police powers are exercised by municipal law enforcement agencies to maintain public safety. Additionally, municipalities conduct inspections of residential and commercial buildings to ensure compliance with safety and building codes, and they have the authority to condemn buildings that are deemed unsafe or unfit for use. Each municipality in Kansas may have its own set of ordinances and regulations, which are typically passed by the city council or other governing bodies and must be consistent with state statutes and federal law.