The bill establishes a new licensing framework for pump installation contractors in Kansas and modifies existing regulations for water well contractors. It introduces a pump installation contractor license, allows for online examinations, and adds new qualifications for water well contractor licenses. The licensing term is changed to begin on July 1 of even-numbered years and end on June 30 of the following even-numbered year. Additionally, water well contractors are required to provide a water quality analysis upon request, while pump installation contractors must maintain detailed records of each installation and submit them to the secretary within 30 days.

The bill also amends several sections of existing law, including the definitions of contractors and the responsibilities of the secretary of health and environment. It specifies that licenses will be valid for two years, outlines the process for license revocation with a 10-day notification period, and establishes conditions for reinstatement of revoked licenses. Furthermore, it mandates that water well contractors maintain detailed records of their work and introduces civil penalties for violations of the Kansas groundwater exploration and protection act, with a maximum penalty of $5,000 per violation. The secretary is empowered to enforce compliance and individuals have the right to contest orders issued. Several outdated statutes are repealed to streamline the regulatory framework.

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