The bill amends various sections of the Kansas Statutes related to weights and measures, focusing on updating definitions and regulations, particularly concerning electric vehicle supply equipment and dispensing devices. Key insertions include clarifications of terms such as "electric vehicle supply equipment," "dispensing device," and "service company," which now explicitly encompass devices used for weighing, measuring, and dispensing. The bill emphasizes adherence to national standards set by the National Institute of Standards and Technology and outlines the authority of the Secretary of Agriculture to adopt necessary rules for enforcement, including the ability to inspect premises and establish fees for testing and calibration services. Notably, it introduces a weights and measures fee fund to manage collected revenues and increases certain fees associated with these services.

Additionally, the bill establishes new requirements for service companies, mandating licensing from the Secretary of Agriculture and annual testing of devices for accuracy. It removes the option for local departments to conduct annual tests at the owner's expense, instead allowing authorized representatives to perform these tests. The bill also specifies that if electric vehicle supply equipment is found to be inaccurate, it must be withdrawn from use until corrected. Overall, the amendments aim to enhance the regulatory framework governing the operation and inspection of weighing and measuring devices in Kansas, ensuring compliance with established standards and promoting fair practices in commercial transactions.

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