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 various activities involving radioactive materials, including well logging, nuclear laundries, medical uses, and fusion systems, with specified maximum annual fees 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, with a maximum of 25% for renewals within 30 days and 50% for renewals after 31 days.

Key insertions in the bill include the definition of "fusion system" and the establishment of new fee categories for licensing special nuclear material, source material, and radioactive or byproduct material. The bill repeals existing sections of K.S.A. 48-1603 and 48-1606 to update the legal framework for radiation control and licensing. Furthermore, it empowers the Secretary to adopt rules and regulations to fix and periodically adjust fees for radiation protection services, ensuring that the regulatory framework remains responsive to evolving needs in radiation management. The bill will take effect upon publication in the statute book.

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