The bill amends Kansas law concerning radiation protection and control by granting the Secretary of Health and Environment the authority to license nuclear fusion systems and establish associated licensure fees. It introduces new categories of licenses for handling radioactive materials, including well logging, nuclear laundries, medical uses, and fusion systems, with maximum annual fees specified for each category. Notably, the highest fee is set at $40,000 for licenses related to fusion systems. The bill also allows the Secretary to impose late fees for expired licenses and outlines provisions for adjusting fees to ensure the costs of administering radiation protection services are covered.

Additionally, the bill repeals existing statutes K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 48-1603 and 48-1606, reflecting a comprehensive update to the regulatory framework for managing radioactive materials. The Secretary is empowered to adopt rules and regulations to periodically adjust these fees, enhancing the overall regulatory structure while accommodating advancements in nuclear fusion technology. The act will take effect upon publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 48-1603, 48-1606
As introduced: 48-1603, 48-1606