The bill amends various sections of Kansas law concerning the Department of Agriculture, particularly focusing on weights and measures and the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP). It introduces new definitions, such as "device used for weighing, measuring or both," and increases the minimum fee per invoice from $50 to $70. The legislation mandates that licensed service companies and local departments can remove rejection tags for testing or repair, requires service companies to obtain a license, and establishes licensing and continuing education requirements for technical representatives. Additionally, it stipulates that commercial weights and measures must be tested and inspected annually, and grants the secretary the authority to revoke or suspend licenses for violations.

In relation to the CREP, the bill raises the acreage cap from 40,000 to 60,000 acres, clarifies enrollment eligibility criteria, and allows exceptions based on specific circumstances. It also modifies reporting requirements to cover the preceding five years and repeals several existing sections to streamline the program's administration. The bill further removes references to "devices" in various contexts, clarifying the language and responsibilities of the secretary regarding the regulation of weights and measures. Overall, the legislation aims to modernize the regulatory framework, enhance compliance with federal standards, and improve agricultural practices and conservation efforts in Kansas.

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