The bill establishes a Regulatory Relief Division within the Office of the Attorney General in Kansas, which will oversee a General Regulatory Sandbox Program designed to facilitate innovation and business development by allowing for the waiver or suspension of certain administrative rules and regulations for participating businesses. The division will be led by a director appointed by the Attorney General and will include a small staff that can consult with other state agencies and businesses to identify regulations that may hinder growth. An advisory committee composed of representatives from various business sectors and legislative members will provide recommendations and oversight for the program.

The bill outlines the application process for businesses wishing to participate in the sandbox program, ensuring confidentiality and requiring disclosure of certain information to consumers, including the nature of the offering and associated risks. It specifies that certain licensing requirements, particularly those related to alcohol and other regulated industries, cannot be waived. The regulatory relief office will have the authority to approve or deny applications based on potential risks to consumer safety, and must provide written explanations for any denials, which are not subject to the administrative procedure act or the Kansas judicial review act. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for monitoring participants, requiring them to maintain records and report incidents that may harm consumers, and allows for their removal from the program if they violate terms or engage in harmful practices.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 75-4319
As Amended by House Committee on Commerce, Labor and Economic Development: 75-4319
{As Amended by House Committee of the Whole}: 75-4319
Enrolled: 75-4319
As introduced: 75-4319
As Amended by House Committee: 75-4319