This bill addresses the certification process for operators of water supply systems and wastewater treatment facilities in Kansas. It mandates that the fees for operator certification examinations cannot exceed the actual cost of conducting these examinations. Additionally, the bill removes the provision that allowed the secretary of health and environment to certify operators through correspondence courses, thereby requiring classroom instruction for certification.

Furthermore, the bill amends K.S.A. 65-4513 to eliminate the previous cap of twenty-five dollars on individual operator examination fees, ensuring that fees are aligned with the actual costs. It also repeals K.S.A. 65-4506 and the existing section of K.S.A. 65-4513, streamlining the certification process. The act will take effect upon its publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 65-4513, 65-4506