This bill aims to enhance consumer protection by imposing specific requirements on individuals who solicit fees for filing or retrieving documents from government entities. It mandates that such solicitors provide clear notices to consumers, including a statement indicating that the offer is an advertisement and not affiliated with any government agency. Additionally, the bill requires solicitors to disclose their name and physical address, provide information on how consumers can directly file documents or obtain records, and include a prominent warning on mailed solicitations stating that they are not government documents.
Violations of these requirements are classified as deceptive acts under the Kansas consumer protection act, allowing for penalties against offenders. The bill clarifies that "solicitation" does not include communications initiated by consumers or marketing to individuals with whom the solicitor has an existing commercial relationship. Overall, this legislation seeks to protect consumers from misleading solicitations and ensure transparency in the solicitation process.