Attorney General Opinion No.

Steven W. Hirsch Decatur County Attorney P.O. Box 296 Oberlin, Kansas 67749

Dear Mr. Hirsch:

You inquire about the meaning of the term "adult" found in K.S.A. 2000 Supp. 8-237(a)(3) and 8-296(a)(3). Both statutes deal with authority for a person under the age of sixteen to drive when issued a restricted driver's license or a farm permit. The specific language in both statutes states:

"The restricted license [or farm permit] shall entitle the licensee to operate the appropriate vehicle at any time:

"(1) While going to or from or in connection with any job, employment or farm-related work;

"(2) on…