The bill amends various sections of Kansas law related to the Department of Agriculture, specifically focusing on weights and measures and the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP). It consolidates definitions and introduces new terms, such as "device used for weighing, measuring or both," while increasing the minimum fee per invoice from $50 to $70. The bill establishes licensing requirements for service companies and technical representatives, including continuing education and testing, and allows for the removal of rejection tags for testing or repair, with a requirement to replace them if the device cannot be repaired. Additionally, it raises the acreage cap for CREP from 40,000 to 60,000 acres and clarifies eligibility criteria, removing limitations based on expired federal contracts and including dryland farming practices.

Moreover, the bill outlines the authority of the secretary of the Kansas Department of Agriculture to adopt rules for weights and measures standards, inspect devices, and impose penalties for non-compliance. It specifies that devices sealed out of service must be repaired within 90 days, or legal action may be taken. The bill also modifies civil penalty provisions, establishing a penalty range of $100 to $5,000 and streamlining the process for imposing these penalties by eliminating certain procedural requirements. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the regulation and enforcement of standards for commercial weighing and measuring practices in Kansas, ensuring consumer protection and fair trade practices.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 83-201, 83-202, 83-207, 83-208, 83-214, 83-215, 83-216, 41-805, 41-806, 83-217, 83-218, 83-219, 83-220, 83-221, 83-222, 83-224, 83-225, 83-304, 83-305, 83-404, 83-405, 83-501
As Amended by House Committee: 83-201, 83-202, 83-207, 83-208, 83-214, 83-215, 83-216, 41-805, 41-806, 83-217, 83-218, 83-219, 83-220, 83-221, 83-222, 83-224, 83-225, 83-304, 83-305, 83-404, 83-405, 83-501
As Amended by Senate Committee: 83-201, 83-202, 83-207, 83-208, 83-214, 83-215, 83-216, 41-805, 41-806, 83-217, 83-218, 83-219, 83-220, 83-221, 83-222, 83-224, 83-225, 83-304, 83-305, 83-404, 83-405, 83-501
Enrolled: 2-1933, 83-201, 83-202, 83-207, 83-208, 83-214, 83-215, 83-216, 41-805, 41-806, 83-217, 83-218, 83-219, 83-220, 83-221, 83-222, 83-224, 83-225, 83-304, 83-305, 83-404, 83-405, 83-501