This 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 into a single section, introduces new terms such as "device used for weighing, measuring or both," and increases the minimum fee per invoice from $50 to $70. The bill also allows licensed service companies to remove rejection tags for testing or repair, establishes licensing requirements for service companies and technical representatives, and mandates continuing education and testing for these professionals. In relation to CREP, the bill raises the acreage cap from 40,000 to 60,000 acres, clarifies eligibility criteria, and modifies reporting requirements to enhance program administration.

Additionally, the bill outlines the authority of the secretary of the Kansas Department of Agriculture to adopt rules for weights and measures, including the power to inspect and reject non-compliant devices. It specifies the responsibilities of device owners and service companies regarding compliance and repairs, and introduces new licensing requirements for service companies, including annual renewals and application fees. The bill also streamlines civil penalty provisions for violations, eliminating the need for a written order for imposing penalties and ensuring that collected penalties are deposited into the weights and measures fee fund. Overall, the bill aims to modernize and enhance the regulation of weights and measures 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