This bill addresses poultry disease control in Kansas by authorizing the commissioner of the Kansas Department of Agriculture to establish fees related to the poultry disease control act. It prohibits the shipment of poultry into Kansas unless they meet specific plan requirements and establishes an annual participation fee for the national poultry improvement plan, as well as certification fees for individuals performing testing and diagnostic services related to pullorum-typhoid. The bill also grants the commissioner the authority to revoke plan participation for those who fail to pay the annual fee within a 60-day grace period.

The bill amends several sections of the Kansas Statutes Annotated (K.S.A. 2-909 through 2-915) and repeals the existing sections. Key changes include the introduction of new definitions and the clarification of requirements for hatcheries and poultry shipments. The amendments also specify the responsibilities of individuals performing testing and diagnostic services, including the requirement to report infections and the associated fees for such services. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the control of poultry diseases and ensure compliance with national standards.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 2-909, 2-910, 2-912, 2-914, 2-911, 2-913, 2-915
Enrolled: 2-910, 2-911, 2-912, 2-913, 2-914, 2-915, 2-909